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Job description
Tampa Florida Kenworth is currently accepting applications for a Body Shop Technician/Mechanic. Previous experience is preferred. Excellent benefits offered. This is a great opportunity to join a growing and successful dealer group!
General Responsibilities:
Prepares vehicles for body repair work
Performs corrective and preventative maintenance on medium and heavy duty vehicles
Troubleshoots various systems, to include electrical, drive train, HVAC, brake, engine, and suspension, identifies needed repairs and performs corrective action
Writes accurate, clear, and detailed descriptions on repair orders
Primary Duties: Sandblasting vehicles to prepare them for painting
Using a paint gun to prime vehicles for painting
Uses diagnostic equipment to detect and isolate faults in medium and heavy duty vehicles and interprets test results
Reads written fault description on repair order and determines the most efficient repair procedure
Communicates with and provides Shop Foreman with accurate and detailed repair information for inclusion on the Repair Order.
Obtains supervisor permission to complete diagnosed repairs and/or add additional repairs to a repair
Communicates with parts department personnel to obtain or order the parts necessary to repair vehicles
Performs road test on customer vehicles to assist in problem isolation or to verify repair procedure
Tracks and charges clocked hours to the proper corresponding Repair Order operation
Interacts with customers in a professional and positive manner
Assists other technicians with repair procedures as needed
High School Diploma required; formal technical degree, certificate or diploma or equivalent work experience is preferred
Personal tool inventory to allow for the completion of job duties and assignments
Effective written and oral communication skills
Ability to obtain a Valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
Ability to weld is a plus, but not required
Ability to read and interpret shop repair order forms, repair manuals, electrical schematics and various other technical bulletins
Ability to use computer keyboard and Windows basics
Ability to work in an environment with frequent exposure to outside weather elements
Ability to work in an environment that contains dust from sanding and possible paint fumes
Ability to work 8 - 10 hour days, including overtime hours as needed
Ability to bend, stoop, crawl, walk and sit on a regular basis with frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 100 pounds
Worksite address
tampa, FL, 33646, US
Who can apply
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