Body Shop Technician

POSITION SUMMARY

Performs heavy-duty body repair under general supervision, receiving on the job training in a development program to achieve Body Journeyman status.

SAFETY-SENSITIVE

This position has been designated as a safety-sensitive position. Any person performing the position while under the influence of marijuana or any other illegal drug may constitute a threat to health or safety or in which a lapse of attention could result in injury, illness, or death, including without limitation a position that 

includes the operating, repairing, maintaining, or monitoring of heavy equipment, machinery, aircraft, 

motorized watercraft, or motor vehicles or handling of hazardous materials and/or waste as part of the job duties.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITY

1. Performs and/or assists in the performance of general bodywork duties.

2. Works on major components with close supervision.

3. Performs troubleshooting on minor problems.

4. Attends training sessions and meetings.

5. Maintains a neat and orderly working area and properly handles company tools.

6. Advises the Shop Foreman if additional repair work is necessary.

7. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

RELATIONSHIPS

The Bodymen reports directly to the Foreman.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. CDL preferred.

2. Minimum of three years’ hand-on experience and on the job training in a related body shop field.

3. Graduate of vocational course or experience and training equivalent.

4. Must have a positive can-do attitude.

5. Must have a commitment to perform quality repairs.

6. Must have necessary tools required to perform position responsibilities.

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS

1. Standing over 50% of time while working on or painting equipment and completing repair 

paperwork. 

2. Lifting batteries, impact gun, jacks, buckets with fluids, spools with wire, supports for the rack and 

frame, paneling, toolboxes, hoods, various tools, steering boxes, clutches, brake drums, etc., up 

to 125 pounds.

3. Lift and carry various tools, boxes with products, bars with frame and rack set-up, buckets with 

various product, spools of wire, panels, bumpers, seats, etc., up to 85 pounds. 

4. Push/pull cranes, tool chests, ladders, trash bins, jacks, fans, fabric, vacuums, oil pans, pallets, 

vices (tightening and loosening), carts, and dollies up to 85 pounds. 

5. Griping up to 80 pounds while holding onto impact guns, parts, tools, and grasping and holding 

handles. 

6. Kneel, squat, and stoop 1/3 of the time to reach various places on equipment, to get underneath 

equipment, to obtain parts, work on equipment, and lift and move items.

7. Climb up and down stairs and ladders 1/3 of the time to reach the various heights on the 

equipment, to obtain parts, and climb onto and off of trucks and forklifts. 

8. Reach below knees, to shoulder, and above shoulder to obtain parts and tools, to paint, and to 

work on equipment. 

EVALUATION CRITERIA

1. Successful performance of the duties listed on this job description.

2. See also Employee Performance Evaluation Form.