Body Shop Technician - Lowell, AR

Truck Body Shop Technician

Bruckner Truck & Equipment is one of the largest family-owned semi truck dealerships in the United States. We currently operate in 40+ locations across 11 states, and we have over 1,600 team members.

• Bruckner's is more than just a place selling parts and working on trucks
• We are an essential business delivering solutions to transportation providers the backbone of everyday life as we know it
• We contribute to our local communities
• We care about our people

Our core values are:

1. We act with honesty and integrity.
2. We value our people and communities.
3. We are customer focused.
4. We do what it takes.

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation plans
• Paid time off and holidays
• Excellent health, dental and vision plans
• Investments in training & development
• Generous 401(k) and profit-sharing plan
• Tuition assistance program
• Employee stock ownership (every employee earns shares and has ownership interest in the Bruckner's organization)
• Technician student loan reimbursement program
• Disability and life insurance
• Internal promotion opportunities
• Flexible spending account
• Health club reimbursement
• Family and team oriented environment
• Employee referral bonus
• Engaging and challenging assignments
• Drug free workplace
• Tool sign on bonus

Job description:

Complete disassembly and reassembly of cab, hood, and all related body parts of a motor truck. Must be able to repair and prepare body parts for painting.

Essential job tasks:

• Uses all tools of the trade, shop machines, power tools, and welders. Able to maintain these along with his personal tools.
• Reads and understands blueprints and technical publications, including service manuals and service bulletins and is able to use information contained in them to do their own work and to instruct others in performance of theirs.
• Must be able to determine usability of all component parts and must be able to list and order all needed parts.
• Must be able to write a good description of all work performed on each individual repair.
• Must be able to use or learn to use the computer to punch on and off repair orders.
• Performs repairs in an accepted time standard.
• Ability to perform all tasks in a safe manner.
• Ability to use and train helpers in a productive manner.
• Ability to follow Bruckner policy and procedures implied and expressed.
• Works with a minimum of supervision.

Marginal tasks:

Must be willing to do other miscellaneous functions as required; clean up, steam clean, salvage yard, etc. as related to the business.

Educational requirements:

High school or equivalent. Must be willing to take continuing education courses as deemed necessary. Must be able to speak and understand English for job and safety reasons.

Work experience:

Three years minimum experience at the truck mechanic trade.

Special requirements:

Must have good upper and lower toolbox with all needed hand tools to perform necessary repairs to trucks, including a inch air impact wrench. Interact with customers, vendors, and co-workers in a positive and constructive manner. Must be able to take instructions and interact cooperatively with supervisors. Overtime flexibility. Must have CDL drivers license. Must maintain a professional appearance.

Physical requirements:

Must be able to pass a physical, including a drug test. Must be able to lift 50 pounds from the floor to waist high, and 25 pounds to shoulder high. Must be able to climb around in the engine compartment, frame areas, and underneath the truck.