Body Shop Technician

Lilley International • Raleigh, NC

5h • Onsite

About The Position

Body Shop Technicians perform body and structural repairs on a wide range of commercial fleet vehicles, including medium- and heavy-duty diesel trucks, vans, trailers, and specialty equipment. The technician works in a fast-paced environment where turnaround time, safety, and consistency are critical to maintaining fleet operations.

Requirements

• Experience performing body repairs on commercial or fleet vehicles preferred
• Minimum 2 years of body shop experience (fleet or heavy-duty preferred)
• Strong skills in: Dent and fiberglass repair, Panel replacement and structural repair, Sanding, priming, and painting
• Experience repairing cargo boxes, including doors, roofs, side panels, and flooring
• Basic welding and fabrication experience
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, production-driven environment
• Familiarity with shop management or work order systems (paper or digital)
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Customer and Personal Service – Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.
• Speaking – Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Dependability – Being reliable, responsible, dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
• Attention to Detail – Being careful about detail and thorough in completing tasks.
• Cooperation – Being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a cooperative attitude.
• Time Management – Managing one’s own time efficiently.
• Making Decisions and Solving Problems – Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Nice To Haves

• Forklift Training Certification (preferred but offered)

Responsibilities

• Performs body repairs on fleet vehicles including box trucks, service trucks, semi tractors, trailers, vans, buses, and specialty equipment
• Completes tear-downs and damage assessments to support accurate repair estimates
• Repairs or replaces damaged panels, doors, roofs, floors, and structural components
• Performs fiberglass repair, dent repair, and panel replacement
• Conducts surface prep, sanding, priming, and painting to fleet standards
• Assists in light fabrication and welding repairs as needed
• Works efficiently to meet turnaround time and uptime requirements
• Maintains a clean, safe, and organized work area
• Follows all safety protocols and OSHA requirements, including proper use of PPE
• Utilizes shop equipment such as frame machines, welders, lifts, and paint systems
• Works closely with the Body Shop Manager and the Body Shop Service Advisor to ensure quality, accuracy, and customer satisfaction
• Document repairs and updates using shop management or fleet maintenance systems
• Supports continuous improvement efforts to increase efficiency and reduce rework

Benefits

• Insurance benefits on the first of the month following 60 days
• 401(k) with match after 1 year of employment
• Paid training and certifications

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed