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Job Description

Overview

True North Fleet Services, in partnership with PennFleet, is seeking a Body Technician who values craftsmanship, precision, and quality work. This role involves high-quality collision repair, refinishing, and structural work on heavy-duty equipment, supporting fleet uptime and appearance.

Responsibilities

  • Perform body repairs on heavy-duty trucks and trailers
  • Complete prep, paint, welding, fiberglass, and frame repair work
  • Assess damage and take ownership of repairs from start to finish
  • Ensure all work meets high-quality and safety standards
  • Maintain consistency in finish, alignment, and structural integrity
  • Accurately document repairs and work completed
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment
  • Collaborate with shop leadership and team members to ensure workflow efficiency

Requirements

  • 2+ years of experience in body repair, collision, or refinishing (heavy-duty preferred)
  • Strong skills in painting, prepping, welding, fiberglass, and frame correction
  • Ability to assess damage and execute repairs independently
  • Strong attention to detail and pride in craftsmanship
  • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced shop environment
  • Valid driver’s license required (CDL a plus, not required)

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k
  • PTO

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k
PTO
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How this job compares in Upper Chichester, PA

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Pennsylvania currently run a median of $28/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $24–$34/hr across 169 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Upper Chichester, PA

Upper Chichester, PA is a small market in our index: 1 other active welding opening alongside this one, from 1 employer. Across Pennsylvania as a whole we're tracking 315 other active welding openings from 205 employers. With this few local postings, most welders here end up either commuting or looking at travel work. Browse welding jobs across Pennsylvania.

The most active employers in Pennsylvania at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Rhoads Industries (15), Aerotek (11), and Hanwha Philly Shipyard (8). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Pennsylvania, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Philadelphia at $32/hr, York at $27/hr, and Lancaster at $25/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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