Body Shop Technician

Location: Shullsburg

The Body Shop Technician is responsible for performing body work and general repairs on class 6, 7, and 8 trucks.

1st & 2nd shift opportunities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (not in order of priority):

• Communicate effectively with customers to determine needs and advise of work to be done.
• Perform necessary repairs and adjustments using tools and other necessary equipment.
• Complete repair orders, fuel tickets, timecards, expense reports, and other documentation as required.
• Purchase all parts and supplies through Truck Country when at all possible.
• Drive vehicles within company property and on public roads as required.
• Observe safety rules and regulations, shop rules, company policy, and other instructions from management.
• Regular onsite attendance is required.
• All other duties as assigned by your supervisor.

Work Environment:

• Indoor and outdoor environment.
• Frequently exposed to noise, dust, exhaust fumes, paint and other hazardous and nonhazardous materials.

Physical & Mental Requirements:

• Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 lbs., occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and smell.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing as required to perform the essential functions of the position.

Education, Skills and Knowledge required:

• Graduation from an accredited diesel mechanic or body repair trade school or the equivalent of 5 years of relevant experience.
• Pass DOT pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• Possess a Class B Commercial Driver's License.
• Have minimum tool inventory as specified.
• Must have the ability and desire to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices involved with repair of diesel trucks.
• Knowledge of basic policies and procedures that pertain to body work.
• Ability to work independently and set own schedule to meet customer needs.
• Ability to handle customer issues and concerns with tact and diplomacy in daily operations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and professional working relationships with customers, employees, and vendors.
• Ability to incorporate the company's mission into day-to-day operations.

Truck Country® / Stoops Freightliner-Western Star is one of the largest Freightliner and Western Star dealership groups in the U.S. today, serving customers at locations in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Ohio, Michigan, and Wisconsin. For nearly 60 years, Truck Country/Stoops has offered new and used medium and heavy-duty trucks, expert service, an extensive parts inventory, and convenient financing options.

Truck Country® / Stoops Freightliner-Western Star is part of McCoy group, Inc., which was founded in 1958 by Robert McCoy in Shullsburg, WI. Today the company is still family-owned and is operated in the leadership of the McCoy family.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified women, minorities and people with disabilities encouraged to apply.

If any questions please call  then option#2 for the recruiting department.