Body Shop Technician III

Penske•Omaha, NE

About The Position

As a Body Shop Technician III at Penske, you’ll perform minor truck and trailer collision repairs and, with supervision, assist with some major repairs. You’ll use industry-leading technology, repair techniques, and diagnostic equipment to return customers’ vehicles to high-quality operating condition. Penske provides in-house training, access to leading technology, and a career path that can grow with your skills and experience. Penske was the first in the industry to become I-CAR Gold certified. The position works Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. It involves working in a body shop and handling trucks and trailers, with adherence to DOT, OSHA, and Penske safety and maintenance policies. The role is DOT-regulated or designated safety-sensitive, and requires maintaining alertness and working safely. Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Valid driver’s license required.
Basic computer skills required.
Two years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of related education and experience, preferred.
Vocational or technical school education preferred.
Completion certification from a technical school specializing in repair and refinishing of all series of trucks and trailers preferred.
Working knowledge of trade tools—including welding equipment, paint equipment, shop machines, and power tools—preferred.
Must understand and comply with instructions, guidelines, rules, regulations, and other information established by Penske management.
Must be able to perform work in accordance with DOT, OSHA, and Penske safety and maintenance policies.
Must maintain regular, predictable, full attendance.
Must satisfy role-related driver qualification requirements, including an annual motor vehicle records check, successful DOT physical, and safety performance history records request 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.
Must be willing to travel as necessary, work the required schedule and location, complete a Penske employment application, and submit to a background investigation and drug screening.
Must be able to remain alert and work safely, taking responsibility for personal and others’ safety.
Must frequently move, stand, walk, climb, bend, and sit for extended periods during the scheduled work period.
Must routinely use hands to grasp, reach, touch, handle, feel, and operate tools or controls.
Must safely work at heights using applicable ladders and elevated working platforms, and safely work in all weather conditions.
Must be able to see and hear to navigate a workplace where large trucks move frequently.
Must regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds.
Must regularly push or pull truck tires weighing more than 100 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Two years of related experience or an equivalent combination of related education and experience.
Vocational or technical school education.
Certification of completion from a technical school specializing in the repair and refinishing of all series of truck and trailer.
Working knowledge of welding equipment, paint equipment, shop machines, and power tools.

Responsibilities

Perform minor electrical system repairs.
Prepare surfaces for refinishing.
Repair or replace minor cab accessories.
Repair minor cargo box damage.
Under supervision, repair or replace minor truck and trailer components.
Assist Technician I and II staff with removal, replacement, and repair of major components.
Maintain work area appearance and safety.
Complete other projects and tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
Follow DOT, OSHA, and Penske safety and maintenance policies, including proper tool and PPE use and machine guarding.
Drive Penske and customer vehicles as required and maintain the driver qualification file required for the role.