Body Shop Technician

Repairs damaged body parts and bodies of vehicles in accordance with factory and dealership specifications.

Job Duties Include:

• Examines damaged vehicles and estimates repair costs
• Removes upholstery, accessories, electrical and hydraulic window-and-seat-operating equipment, and trim to gain access to vehicle body and fenders
• Fills depressions with body filler
• Removes damaged fenders, panels, and grills
• Bolts or welds replacement parts in position
• Straightens bent automobile frames
• Files, grinds and sands repaired surfaces
• Refinishes repaired surface, using paint spray gun and sander
• Aims headlights, aligns wheels, and bleeds hydraulic brake system
• Paints surfaces after performing body repairs
• Repairs or replaces defective mechanical parts
• Cleans tools, equipment and shop for acceptable appearance
• Completes service reports and other documentation as required by Nuss and/or customer
• Attends factory sponsored training classes as required

Requirements:

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent

Experience:

• Three years of experience in an auto body environment, or related experience

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information in English
• Must be able to communicate well with others
• Excellent time management skills required

Working Conditions & Physical Demands:

This is a physically demanding position. Will stand for 8-10 hours per shift. Will lift and transport parts weighing up to and/or exceeding 70 pounds on an as needed basis. Will be exposed to noise, dust, exhaust fumes, etc. Will be required to wear dealership provided uniforms at all times. This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. May be required to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.

About Us
Earn top tier wages, match your vacation and enjoy the security of a premium benefits package and generous hiring bonus with Nuss Truck & Equipment the 2017 American Truck Dealer of the year. Nuss is one of the largest providers of both OTR and vocational trucks combined with world class Volvo Construction Equipment including paving products and service in the Midwest. Our award-winning sales and service teams support all segments of the transportation and construction industry. We have expanded to nine strategic dealership locations in Rochester, Mankato, St. Cloud, Roseville, Burnsville, Duluth, East Bethel and Monticello Minnesota, and Eau Claire Wisconsin. Many Nuss staff members have over 25 years of experience providing highest level customer care and experience.

Benefits
Nuss Truck & Equipment offers a very competitive benefits package. We offer medical insurance, generous monthly HSA contribution, dental insurance, matching 401k, voluntary life insurance, tuition reimbursement program, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, long-term and short-term disability insurance, paid holidays, paid time off, and direct deposit. We will match your current vacation/PTO hours if you join our team!

Other Details
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities and requirements.

Nuss Truck & Equipment is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and we welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other classification protected by law.

• Mankato, MN, USA