GATR Body Shop Technician (SR) Salary in the United States

At GATR Truck Center, we believe in quality. From the trucks, truck parts and service we provide, to the people we employ. We are your three- time Volvo Dealer of the Year and we currently have five locations throughout Minnesota and Iowa to service our customers. We are looking for a Body Shop Technician to join our GATR of Sauk Rapids team.

Job Description: Responsible for performing body and engine repairs on trucks and equipment as assigned in accordance with GATR Truck Center and factory standards. Maintain the highest quality standards of professionalism in serving our customers and identifying their needs.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Body Technician I

• Disassembles and reassembles fabricated truck and trailer parts.
• Identifies components that need new parts or need to be replaced and places orders as necessary.
• Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Valid state Driver's License.
• May be required to complete an apprenticeship and/or formal training in area of specialty.
• Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within the Heavy Truck Industry.
• Relies on instructions, pre-established guidelines, and technical manuals to perform the functions of the job (written and verbal).
• Basic understanding of painting techniques. Ability to operate a spray painter to apply industrial paint finishes on metal products.
• Works under immediate supervision.
• Accurate, timely and appropriate scanning (on and off) of all repair orders and/or non-billable repair types by accessing the Karmak System.
• Maintain clean work area.

Body Technician II

• Performs all of the duties of a class I technician.
• Obtain and retain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) according to the Department of Motor Vehicle requirements.
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the body technician field.
• Ability to replace panels for semi-tractors with minimal supervision.
• Welding and Air Conditioning Certification.
• Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals to perform a variety of tasks.
• Works under general supervision; typically reports to a supervisor or manager.
• Must have the capability to access the needed technical information and tooling to satisfactorily complete the job.
• Road testing of vehicles may be required.

Body Technician III

• Performs all the duties of a class II technician.
• Airbag Certification.
• Understanding and knowledge of truck air systems.
• Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Performs a variety of complicated tasks.
• May lead and direct the work of others.
• Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.
• A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

SKILLS/ABILITIES (Level I, II, III):

• Attention to detail and quality of workmanship.
• Ability to cooperate, work and communicate with co-workers, supervisors, and customers to achieve common goals.
• Adherence to GATR Policies and Procedures, Safety Guidelines, Environmental Regulations, Equipment Rules, and other applicable regulations.
• Conduct appropriate maintenance and housekeeping while following proper procedures.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Level I, II, III):

• Standing six to eight hours per shift.
• Use of hand and power tools.
• Occasionally lift from floor/carry 50 - 75 pounds.

GATR Truck Center offers a full benefit package which includes: Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Life insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability, Health Savings Account, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off, and a hard to beat 401k plan!

This position qualifies for a $2,000 signing bonus and our tuition reimbursement program for current or recently graduated students of a Body Shop Tech school.