Body Shop Technician

Mankato Motor Co. is looking for a skilled and experienced Body Shop Technician to join our team. The Automotive Body Technician is critical to our continued success and is responsible for repairing and restoring damaged vehicles to their pre-accident condition. Life is too short not to enjoy your work, so don’t settle for just another job. If you’re interested in working for a company that can give you training and support to achieve your goals, contact us today!

*Sign-on bonus available for highly qualified candidates*

Technician Specific Benefits

• Work environment OSHA certified to current Air Quality Standards
• Highly productive shop
• Career advancement opportunities, promote from within
• ASE and state inspection certification reimbursement and all training expenses paid to further your career
• Continued education, manufacturer hands on and web-based training
• Clean and professional work environment
• Competitive wages

Benefits

• Internal Growth
• 401K retirement plan with match
• Health and dental insurance
• Health savings account
• Vision insurance
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Paid training
• Paid time off
• Heavily involved in giving back to the community
• Employee discounts

Responsibilities

• Identify and resolve parts required for repair; review repair orders, work order, and Body Shop Managers estimate notes; follow warranty guidelines; notify supervisor of any repair add-ons
• Adjust, replace, and repair all series of truck and trailer equipment (e.g., sheet metal repairs, fiberglass/ panel repairs, fabrication and structural welding, installation and alignment of truck cab body components, electrical and mechanical repairs, etc.)
• Road test vehicles when necessary to ensure quality repair
• Maintain current knowledge of job and technical skills including truck manufacturer’s repair process
• Perform work as outlined on repair estimates with efficiency and accuracy in accordance with dealership and factory standards
• Teardown and inspect for additional or hidden repairs
• Advise body shop estimator of additional damage or supplemental needs or if repairs will not be completed on time
• Lead work of any apprentice technicians and maintain ASE certifications

Qualifications

• Welding, suspension, framework experience a plus OR willing to learn/train
• ASE Certifications; Damage Analysis and Estimating, Mechanical and Electrical Components, Non-Structural Analysis and Damage Repair and State Vehicle Inspector (preferred)
• Certifications listed above or equivalent experience and eagerness to improve
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record
• Strong automotive background
• Strong teamwork skills

About Us 

At Mankato Motors, part of the Rydell Automotive Group, we strive to make every customer a customer for life. Happy employees make happy customers, and we reward individuals who are ready to work hard and stay motivated. Every employee at Mankato Motor Co. is absolutely critical to its success. Our promise is to keep delivering the same award winning service and value that our community has come to expect from our dealership through the years.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, veteran or disability status. We are committed to providing a safe work environment. Applicants must be willing to submit to a pre-employment background check. Interested candidates must possess a valid driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record.