Body Shop Technician - Yakima, WA
About The Position
Bruckner Truck & Equipment is one of the largest family-owned semi truck dealerships in the United States. We currently operate in 40+ locations across 11 states, and we have over 1,500 team members. Bruckner’s is more than just a place selling parts and working on trucks We are an essential business delivering solutions to transportation providers – the backbone of everyday life as we know it We contribute to our local communities We care about our people Complete disassembly and reassembly of cab, hood, and all related body parts of a motor truck. Must be able to repair and prepare body parts for painting.
Requirements
- High school or equivalent.
- Must be wiling to take continuing education courses as deemed necessary.
- Must be able to speak and understand English for job and safety reasons.
- Must have good upper and lower toolbox with all needed hand tools to perform necessary repairs to trucks, including a ½ inch air impact wrench.
- Interact with customers, vendors, and co-workers in a positive and constructive manner.
- Must be able to take instructions and interact cooperatively with supervisors.
- Overtime flexibility.
- Must have CDL drivers license.
- Must maintain a professional appearance.
- Must be able to pass a physical, including a drug test.
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds from the floor to waist high, and 25 pounds to shoulder high.
- Must be able to climb around in the engine compartment, frame areas, and underneath the truck.
Responsibilities
- Complete disassembly and reassembly of cab, hood, and all related body parts of a motor truck.
- Repair and prepare body parts for painting.
- Uses all tools of the trade, shop machines, power tools, and welders.
- Maintain tools along with personal tools.
- Reads and understands blueprints and technical publications, including service manuals and service bulletins and is able to use information contained in then o do their own work and to instruct others in performance of theirs.
- Determine usability of all component parts and must be able to list and order all needed parts.
- Write a good description of all work performed on each individual repair.
- Use or learn to use the computer to punch on and off repair orders.
- Performs repairs in an accepted time standard.
- Ability to perform all tasks in a safe manner.
- Ability to use and train helpers in a productive manner.
- Ability to follow Bruckner policy and procedures implied and expressed.
- Works with a minimum of supervision.
- Must be willing to do other miscellaneous functions as required; clean up, steam clean, salvage yard, etc. as related to the business.
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation Plans
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- Excellent health, dental and vision plans
- Investments in Training & Development
- Generous 401(k) and Profit-Sharing Plan
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Employee Stock Ownership (every employee earns shares and has ownership interest in the Bruckner’s organization)
- Technician Student Loan Reimbursement Program
- Disability and Life Insurance
- Internal Promotion Opportunities
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Club Reimbursement
- Family and Team Oriented Environment
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Engaging and Challenging Assignments
- Drug free workplace
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
