Body Technician

Job Title: Heavy Bus Body Technician (Combo Body Person) OR Body technician Sander/Prepper

Location: Ronkonkoma, NY

Pay: $18/hr-$35/hr (lower pay rates are for sander/prepper body techs, while higher pay rates are for a heavy combo tech)

Shift: Monday-Friday 7am-3:30pm

Type of Position: 6 month contract to hire (union benefits once perm)

Job Description

This role focuses on performing high-quality body, structural, and collision repairs on commercial trucks, buses, and other heavy fleet vehicles. You will handle a wide range of work, from minor cosmetic repairs to major structural reconstruction, ensuring all vehicles meet safety and regulatory standards. The position is ideal for an experienced body technician who is confident working with steel, aluminum, and fiberglass and is comfortable in a busy body shop environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform body repairs on school buses, transit buses, commercial trucks, and other fleet vehicles.

• Repair or replace damaged panels, body components, and structural sections to restore vehicles to proper condition.

• Straighten frames and structural components as needed to ensure correct alignment and structural integrity.

• Perform metal fabrication and welding on various body and structural components.

• Remove and reinstall body components such as doors, windows, panels, bumpers, mirrors, and interior trim.

• Prepare vehicles for paint, including sanding, masking, and surface preparation.

• Work with fiberglass, aluminum, and steel body components using appropriate repair methods.

• Follow proper collision repair procedures to ensure safe and durable repairs.

• Ensure all repairs meet applicable safety and Department of Transportation (DOT) standards.

• Use body shop tools and equipment safely and effectively to complete repairs.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in the body shop.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience with heavy truck or bus body repair.

• Strong welding and metal fabrication skills suitable for structural and body work.

• Ability to work confidently with steel, aluminum, and fiberglass components.

• Knowledge of collision repair procedures and best practices.

• Ability to use body shop tools and equipment, including welding and fabrication tools.

• Valid driver’s license.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working specifically on school buses, transit buses, and commercial trucks.

• Familiarity with DOT safety standards related to vehicle body and structural repairs.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple repair tasks efficiently.

Why Work Here?

You will work in a stable, daytime schedule with consistent hours, allowing for a healthy work-life balance. The shop environment supports skilled trades professionals who take pride in quality craftsmanship and safe, reliable repairs. You will have the opportunity to work on a variety of heavy vehicles, continually developing your technical skills and experience in a professional body shop setting.

Work Environment

This position is based in a dedicated body shop environment, working primarily on school buses, transit buses, and commercial trucks. The role follows a Monday through Friday, first-shift schedule from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. You will work with standard body shop tools and equipment, including welding and fabrication tools, in a hands-on setting that involves standing, bending, and handling various metal and composite materials. The shop emphasizes organization, cleanliness, and safe work practices.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ronkonkoma, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $35.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Ronkonkoma,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 16, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.