Auto Body Technician

Auto Body Repair Technician

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Suburban Transportation is seeking an experienced Auto Body Repair Technician to repair and refurbish fleet vehicles.

Candidate must have previous experience with auto body repair and painting. We are looking for someone who is energetic and reliable that has a diverse set of skills.

Experience working with vans, buses, box trucks, or RV’s a huge plus. The majority of work is on full-size vans, and cutaway mini buses.

• This is NOT a collision / car shop.

Must be a team player!

Hours are 8am-4 : 30pm Monday-Friday.

PAY IS BASED ON EXPERIENCE, and hard work is recognized.

Benefits :

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurances

PTO Plan

Paid Holidays

Generous 401k match.

Guaranteed 40 hours.

We also offer opportunity to sign up for Supplemental Benefits.

What You’ll Do

Fleet Auto Body Technician Job Summary :

Position requires Technician with strong knowledge in auto-body and various mechanical fabrication skills to refurbish vans, mini buses, and other vehicles and equipment.

Responsibilities :

Operates all tools and equipment in a safe manner.

Repairs aluminum and fiberglass bodies

Files, grinds, and sands repaired surfaces using power tools and hand tools.

Bolts or welds replacement parts in position using wrenches or welding equipment.

Paints surfaces after performing body repairs and order replacement parts, panels, and supplies.

Follows established organizational safety procedures and DOT regulations. Maintains a neat work area.

Uses hand and power tools to remove or repair damaged parts, weld as needed, and properly install new parts.

Performs collision repair and replacement work on all fleet vehicles as assigned by Management.

Performs repair work on vehicle bodies (replacing front-end components, body components, doors, frame under body components; hammering out dents, buckles, and other defects using blocks and hammers; filing, grinding, and sanding

Removes damaged parts using wrenches and cutting torch and fabricates replacement parts using hand and power tools.

Repairs body surfaces; filling holes, dents, and seams; removing damaged fenders, panels, and grills; welding replacement parts in place.

Prepared under bodies and applies undercoating and other rust prevention mitigation solutions..

Other duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For :

Qualifications :

Must be able to lift 70lbs.

Strong measuring and math skills.

Must have a valid driver’s license : CDL Preferred

A minimum of 2+ years of experience in body work.

Ability to use PC for documenting repairs and time management.

A high school diploma or general equivalency diploma is preferred

Ability to use ladders, scaffolding, crawl, kneel, stretch when working on larger fleet vehicles (cutaway mini buses up to 25 ft long and 10ft tall). xklufbp

_We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination / harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws._

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : $30.00 - $32.00 per hour

Expected hours : 40 per week

Benefits :

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Health savings account

Opportunities for advancement

Paid time off

Paid training

Professional development assistance

Vision insurance

Experience :

Auto body repair : 5 years (Preferred)

Auto painting : 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location : In person