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Body Shop Technician

The Larson Group

Joplin, MOJobNo compensation foundPosted 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 1w ago

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Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Joplin, MO
Work Authorization
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Job overview

The Larson Group is hiring a Body Shop Technician. The Larson Group Peterbilt is seeking an experienced Body Shop Technician to join their team. This role involves performing heavy-duty truck body repair mechanics under minimal supervision, maintaining high quality standards, and adhering to safety rules and company policies. The technician will also communicate with foremen, manage parts, record repair details, and maintain a clean work area.

Key focus areas include Perform mechanical/body repairs on heavy-duty truck equipment and related components, Work with and train new technicians as directed, and Follow safety rules and company policies always.

Successful candidates bring High School Diploma and Safety Sensitive Position. Important skills include Mechanical/Body Repairs On Heavy-Duty Truck Equipment, Maintain High Level Of Quality, Train New Technicians, Follow Safety Rules, Follow Company Policies, and Communicate To Foreman. Preferred (not required): Basic Computer Skills.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Mechanical/Body Repairs on Heavy-Duty Truck EquipmentMaintain High Level of QualityTrain New TechniciansFollow Safety RulesFollow Company PoliciesCommunicate to ForemanDisassemble TruckEvaluate Parts List/EstimateRecord Description of Troubleshooting/Repair StepsRecord Results of Repairs MadePaccar SolutionsCDKSave Warrantable PartsTag, Wash, Box and Turn in PartsLabeling PartsMaintain Clean and Safe Work AreaClean ToolsReturn Tools to Proper LocationMaintain Low Number of ComebacksAdvise Following Shift's TechniciansMaintain Efficiency and Productivity GoalsMaintain TrainingBasic Computer Skills

Qualifications

High School DiplomaCollege DegreeTrade School Certificate or DegreeExperience in Related Field

Benefits

Paid Time Off
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

The Larson Group Peterbilt is looking for an experienced Body Shop Technician to join our dynamic team. This position performs all functions of a fully qualified heavy-duty truck body repair mechanic under minimal supervision. What We Offer: Paid Time Off Paid Holidays Medical, Dental and Basic Life 401K with employer contribution Bi-weekly Pay Schedule Opportunity for advancement and Career Development Responsibilities: Performs mechanical/body repairs on heavy-duty truck equipment and related components, while maintaining a high level of quality. Work with and train new technicians as directed. Follow safety rules and company policies always. Communicate to Foreman parts that are not available for repairs. Disassemble truck and evaluate parts list/estimate to have all parts needed to complete repair. Record in detail, description of all trouble shooting and/or repair steps, results of repairs made and any other information about repair. Accurately record in Paccar Solutions or CDK. Save all warrantable parts. Tag, wash, box and turn in to correct location. Labeling with repair order number, S/N, customer name and date. Maintain a clean and safe work area. Clean tools used and return them to their proper location. Maintain a low number of comebacks, customer vehicle functions properly after repair. Advise the following shift's technicians with any special instructions or concerns you found when repairing truck. Maintain efficiency and productivity goals set forth by Body Shop Manager. Maintain training required to perform duties, as set forth by manager. Perform other duties and repairs as assigned. Qualifications: Should possess a High School diploma. A college degree or a certificate or degree from a trade school is preferred, but not required. Experience in a related field is preferred but not required. Basic computer skills. *Please note this is a safety-sensitive position

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