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The Body Shop Technician is responsible for repairing and restoring damaged vehicle body parts and structures in accordance with factory, OEM, and dealership standards. This role requires expertise in body repair, frame straightening, refinishing, and parts replacement to ensure vehicles are returned to safe, functional, and visually appealing condition.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Inspect damaged vehicles and prepare repair cost estimates.
• Remove upholstery, accessories, electrical components, and trim to access damaged areas.
• Fill depressions with body filler and prepare surfaces for refinishing.
• Remove and replace damaged fenders, panels, grilles, and other components.
• Bolt, weld, or align replacement parts as required.
• Straighten and repair bent vehicle frames.
• File, grind, and sand repaired surfaces for a smooth finish.
• Refinish repaired surfaces using appropriate painting and sanding techniques.
• Align wheels, adjust headlights, and service hydraulic brake systems as needed.
• Diagnose and repair or replace defective mechanical components related to body repair.

Secondary Duties

• Clean tools, equipment, and work areas to maintain safety and professional appearance.
• Complete service reports, repair orders, and required documentation accurately.
• Participate in manufacturer or dealership-sponsored training programs as required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position does not have formal supervisory responsibilities.
• May assist with training or oversight of apprentices and interns as assigned.

Required Qualifications
Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in an auto body or collision repair environment required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to read and comprehend technical instructions, repair manuals, and documentation.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong time management and organizational abilities.
• Commitment to quality workmanship and attention to detail.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Physically demanding role, requiring standing for 8-10 hours per shift.
• Frequent lifting and moving of parts weighing up to and exceeding 70 pounds.
• Regular exposure to noise, dust, exhaust fumes, and hazardous materials.
• Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and dealership-provided uniforms.

About Us
Join Nuss Truck & Equipment-recognized as the 2017 American Truck Dealer of the Year-and take advantage of top-tier wages, matched vacation time, a generous hiring bonus, and the security of a premium benefits package. As one of the Midwest's largest providers of both on-highway and vocational trucks, along with world-class Volvo Construction Equipment-including paving products and services-Nuss proudly serves every sector of the transportation and construction industries. Our award-winning sales and service teams bring decades of experience, with many team members delivering exceptional customer care for over 25 years. With ten strategic dealership locations across the Midwest-Rochester, Mankato, St. Cloud, Roseville, Burnsville, Duluth, East Bethel, Monticello (MN), Eau Claire (WI), and Sikeston (MO)-Nuss continues to grow and lead with integrity, service, and expertise.
Other Details
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities and requirements.
Nuss Truck & Equipment is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and we welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other classification protected by law.