Body Shop Technician II

Penske•Jonesboro, GA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Penske’s Body Shop Technician II performs diagnostic procedures and truck and trailer collision repairs. With supervision, the technician also performs some major suspension, electrical, painting, and welding repairs. The role uses industry-leading repair techniques, diagnostic equipment, and technology to return customer vehicles to high-quality operating condition. Penske offers in-house training, ongoing learning opportunities, and career advancement opportunities at locations nationwide. Technicians handle a broad range of truck and trailer repair and maintenance work, including cab and sheet metal repair, fiberglass repair, composite bonding and repair, welding and fabrication, frame straightening and alignment, suspension repair and alignment, box repair and replacement, air conditioning systems, electrical, brake and cooling systems, surface preparation, and paint mixing, tinting, and blending. The position is based at 7475 Jonesboro Rd., Jonesboro, GA 30236, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The role is DOT-regulated or designated safety-sensitive and requires safe, attentive work. Physical duties include frequent movement and extended periods of standing, walking, climbing, bending, and sitting; working at heights and in all weather conditions; and regularly lifting or moving up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds. Regularly pushing and pulling truck tires weighing more than 100 pounds is also required.

Requirements

Six years of practical experience, or an equivalent combination of related education and experience.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Specialized training and experience repairing and refinishing all series of trucks and trailers.
Proficiency with trade tools, including welding and paint equipment, shop machines, and power tools.
Valid driver’s license.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to understand and comply with instructions, guidelines, rules, regulations, and other information established by Penske management.
Ability to perform work in compliance with DOT, OSHA, and Penske safety and maintenance policies.
Regular, predictable, full attendance.
Ability to maintain a current driver qualification file as required, including an annual MVR check, a completed DOT physical, and safety performance history records requests from prior employers in the last three years.
CDL holders must complete a DOT drug screening within 30 days of starting and are subject to an FMCSA Clearinghouse review.
Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule and location, complete a Penske employment application, and undergo a background investigation and drug screening.
Ability to remain alert and work safely, accepting responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others.
Ability to move frequently and stand, walk, climb, bend, and sit for extended periods during the scheduled work period.
Ability to use hands routinely to grasp, reach, touch, handle, feel, and operate tools or controls.
Ability to work safely at heights using ladders and elevated work platforms and to work in all weather conditions.
Ability to see and hear well enough to safely navigate a workplace with frequent movement of large trucks.
Ability to regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds, occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds, and regularly push or pull truck tires weighing more than 100 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Vocational or technical school education.

Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic procedures and truck and trailer collision repairs.
With supervision, perform some major suspension, electrical, painting, and welding repairs.
Overhaul, adjust, replace, and repair truck and trailer equipment, including cab and sheet metal, fiberglass, composite materials, frames, suspensions, boxes, air conditioning, electrical, brake and cooling systems, and paint finishes.
Identify and determine the parts required to repair disassembled truck and trailer units.
Perform all levels of truck collision repair services.
Identify warrantable repairs and document them on repair orders.
Maintain the appearance and safety of the work area.
Road-test vehicles when necessary.
Complete duties in a timely and efficient manner, with little or no supervision.
Follow Penske, DOT, and OSHA safety and maintenance policies, including appropriate tool and PPE use and machine guarding.
Perform other projects and tasks assigned by the supervisor.