What are the responsibilities and job description for the Body Shop Technician position at Kenworth Sales Company?
Are you ready to join an industry leader with a strong foundation of success? Kenworth Sales Company was awarded the 2020 Dealer of the Year award and after 77 years of consistent excellence, we are still growing! We have recently joined forces with Truck Enterprises, Inc. and now span 10 states across the country and boast 33 locations with over 1200 employees. We have exciting career opportunities available today in most of our locations. We are always looking for highly motivated individuals with a passion for helping our customers build the kind of success that Kenworth knows so well.
**This listing is for our Missoula, MT location!**
Our Missoula Body Shop is now under New Management and we're looking to build on to an already great team!
We have a great career opportunity for a Body Shop Technician in our Missoula, MT. location! Earn $20-$30an hour, depending on experience!
Due to federally mandated DOT regulations, Kenworth Sales is a drug-free workplace. Any offer of employment will be contingent on passing a pre-employment drug screening.
BODY SHOP TECHNICIAN JOB SUMMARY
The primary function of the Body Shop Technician is to perform body and paint work on customer equipment in a superior and thorough manner.
BODY SHOP TECHNICIAN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Assists the Body Shop Manager with the care, storage and usage of all materials used in body work processes. Follows all safety standards set by applicable governmental guidelines, including state fire and health codes, and federal OSHA guidelines.2. Maintains a regular working knowledge and familiarity with all EPA and OSHA documentation as required by applicable government health and safety regulations including OSHA and EPA guidelines.
3. Performs work directed by Body Shop Manager in a timely and thorough manner. Maintains superior standard of workmanship in all services performed.
4. Advises Body Shop Manager of any recommended changes in services ordered by customer.
5. Determines if any further servicing should be recommended to customer, and communicates such recommendations to the Body Shop Manager.
6. Maintains a level of training and experience with specialized materials, equipment, machinery, and body working techniques necessary for superior servicing of the customer’s equipment. Attends training sessions as required from time to time by Body Shop Manager.
7. Performs additional services required when any piece of equipment is returned by customer because of Body Shop Technician’s faulty workmanship.
BODY SHOP TECHNICIAN QUALIFICATIONS
Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information.
High school diploma or the equivalent.
Two years of experience as a vehicle body repairer or apprentice.
Working knowledge of body repair methods. Valid driver’s license.
Ability to interpret vendor catalogs.
WORKING CONDITIONS
This is a physically demanding position. Will stand six to eight hours per shift. Will lift parts weighing up to 50 lbs. without assistance. Will be exposed to noise, dust, exhaust fumes and a variety of other hazardous and non-hazardous materials.
BENEFITS
We offer a full benefits package with retirement and paid life insurance. Also includes vacation time, sick days and paid holidays.
Kenworth Sales Company is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Salary : $20 - $30
