Body Shop Technician - HOLT Truck Centers

Description

• This role occasionally required to walk; use hands and fingers to operate, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms
• Assesses and determines repairs necessary to fix specified vehicle
• Completes repairs according to the documentation on the repair order or the supplement
• Installs and repairs truck equipment on damaged vehicles
• Performs initial tear-down of vehicle
• Reviews each repair order, work order, and estimator’s notes to understand repairs needed prior to beginning work on the vehicle
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment
• Occasionally moves materials or equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Prepares surfaces to be painted by grinding, sanding, or buffing to remove old paint, rust, grease, or other dirt
• Performs all repair procedures according to factory specifications and company policy
• Models, promotes, reinforces, and rewards the consistent use of HOLT's Values Based Leadership (VBL) tools, models, and processes to ensure alignment with our Vision, Values, and Mission
• Fills or repairs dents or scratches and smooth surfaces.
• Mixes paint according to specification, existing colors or customer request and applies paint evenly using a brush or a sprayer
• Re-assembles painted vehicle and painted parts
• Regularly works indoors around moving mechanical parts
• Identifies parts for cut-in and edging
• Performs all necessary repairs and ensures work orders are completed within allotted time
• Delivers customer satisfaction throughout repair and verifies quality of work
• Ensures hazardous material is stored and discarded properly
• Works safely always and adheres to all applicable safety policies; complies with all company policies, procedures, and standards
• Performs a final quality check and review of work order prior to sending the vehicle to the detail department

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED; any combination of education, training, or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered in lieu of education
• Ability to read, write, and understand information
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Minimum four years of painting (collision repair) and in body/collision paint techniques and detailing preferred
• Exposure to high noise levels
• Constant movement and use of hands, this position requires good manual dexterity
• Requires regular and punctual employee attendance
• Frequently works at fast pace with unscheduled interruptions
• Exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings
• Exposure to small quantities of chemicals, dust, steam, high-pressure water, and high-speed rotating equipment
• Two years of experience in a heavy-duty truck Body Shop or automotive body shop environment preferred
• Must provide own tools
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Requires wearing common protective or safety equipment
• Less than 3% travel, based upon training and certifications
• Valid driver’s license, CDL and DOT medical card preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be self-motivated with a high commitment to completing tasks in a timely manner
• Minimum two years of training and experience in Body Shop with collision repair preferred
• Ability to use repair equipment per vendor procedures
• This position is frequently required to sit, talk, and hear
• Demonstrate excellent attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus
• Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
• Knowledge of welding, heavy duty suspensions, mechanical repairs, metal fabrication, hydraulic and electrical equipment systems
• Works in extremely bright or inadequate lighting

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance