Heavy Duty Auto Body Technician

Nuss Truck & Equipment • East Bethel, MN

19h • Onsite

About The Position

Nuss Truck and Equipment is seeking an experienced Heavy-Duty Auto Body Technician to join their commercial truck collision repair team. The ideal candidate will have experience in repairing automotive collision damage on a wide range of commercial vehicles, semi-trucks, and construction equipment. They will have a strong focus on safety, structural integrity, workmanship, and completing repairs according to manufacturer specifications in a timely manner.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Previous auto body collision repair experience
• Experience working on semi-trucks or commercial vehicles preferred
• Ability to read repair estimates, technical manuals, and manufacturer repair procedures
• Valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

• CDL certification
• I-CAR, ASE, OEM, or other industry certifications
• Knowledge of heavy-duty vehicles construction, body repair, and structural components
• Welding and metal fabrication experience
• Experience with frame and structural repair

Responsibilities

• Inspect vehicles and semi-trucks to assess collision and body damage
• Use welders, lifts, air tools and other shop equipment safely
• Read and follow repair estimates, damage reports, manufacturer procedures, and diagrams
• Repair or replace damaged panels, doors, hoods, bumpers, fairings
• Complete bonded panel replacements and welding
• Dent repair and surface preparation for primer
• Remove and install components and related equipment
• Maintain accurate repair documentation and report additional damage as needed
• Coordinate with team members, service advisors, painters and customers
• Inspect completed work to ensure proper fit, alignment, finish, and vehicle safety
• Keep the shop, work area, and equipment clean and organized
• Follow OSHA, company, and workplace safety procedures
• Participate in manufacturer or dealership-sponsored training programs as required
• May assist with training or oversight of apprentices and interns as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay
• Tool allowance
• Uniforms
• Training and certification opportunities
• Appreciation for your workmanship
• Medical insurance
• Generous monthly HSA contribution
• Dental insurance
• Matching 401k
• Voluntary life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending accounts
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Direct deposit
• Match your current vacation/PTO hours

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED