Heavy Duty Auto Body Technician
About The Position
As a family owned company with 67 years of operational excellence, Nuss Truck and Equipment is proud to offer the following position of Heavy-Duty Auto Body Technician: We are seeking an experienced Heavy-Duty Auto Body Technician to join our 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 specification in a timely manner.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Must have 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
- Ability to safely lift heavy parts and work from ladders, platforms, or elevated equipment
- Experience with frame and structural repair
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Nice To Haves
- Those with CDL certification are favored
- I-CAR, ASE, OEM, or other industry certifications favored
- Knowledge of heavy-duty vehicles construction, body repair, and structural components preferred
- Welding and metal fabrication experience strongly preferred
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 - no commission on individual projects
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
