Body Shop Technician

LAUNCH TransTechs is seeking Body Shop Technician to perform vehicle body repairs on diesel trucks.

Shift: 1st shift, flexible hours. Shop is open 7am to 6 pm Mon. - Fri. and 8 am - 12 pm on Sat. 

Pay: up to $28 per hour, depending on experience

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory standards.
• Diagnoses cause of any malfunction and performs the repair.
• Communicates with parts department to obtain needed parts.
• Saves and tags parts of the job if under warranty or if requested by the customer.
• Examines the assigned vehicle to determine if further safety or service work is required or recommended.
• Communicates with service advisor if additional work may or may not be needed, or if the repair cannot be completed within the promised time.
• Documents all work performed and recommended on the repair order.
• Road tests vehicles when required or refers to the test technician.
• Participates in manufacturer-sponsored training programs, schools, and events.
• Reports machinery defects or malfunctions to supervisors.
• Ensures that customers’ cars are kept clean. Notifies service advisor of anything that has changed the appearance or condition of the vehicle.
• Keeps shop area neat and clean.
• Maintains and is accountable for all dealership-owned tools and manuals. Returns them to the proper place and in the same condition as they were received.
• Comply with federal, state, and local regulations, such as hazardous waste disposal, OSHA Right-to-Know, etc.
• Operates all tools and equipment in a safe manner.
• Reports any safety issues immediately to management.
• Other duties may be assigned

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Equivalent of High School Diploma or GED and 2+ year's heavy-duty diesel mechanic experience.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds, spending time bending, climbing and stooping.
• Must have own set tools.
• Must have own steel toe boots.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.