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Overview

As a Body Shop Technician II at Penske, you will perform diagnostic procedures and repairs on trucks and trailers, including collision repairs and some major repairs under supervision. The role offers opportunities for career advancement and access to industry-leading technology and training.

Responsibilities

  • Perform all aspects of truck and trailer repair and maintenance.
  • Overhaul, adjust, replace, and repair truck and trailer equipment.
  • Identify and determine parts required for repair of disassembled units.
  • Perform all levels of Truck Collision Repair services.
  • Identify warrantable repairs and document on repair order.
  • Maintain work area appearance and safety.
  • Road test vehicles when necessary.
  • Perform duties with little or no supervision in a timely manner.
  • Complete other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

  • 6 years practical experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  • Vocational/technical school preferred.
  • Specialized training and experience in the repair/refinish of all series of truck and trailer required.
  • Proficiency in the use of all tools of trade required.
  • Valid driver’s license required.
  • Basic computer skills required.
  • Ability to understand and comply with specific instructions and safety policies.
  • Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job.
  • Willingness to travel as necessary and complete background investigation and drug screening.

Benefits

  • Competitive starting salary
  • Career stability
  • Opportunity for growth
  • Excellent benefits, including lots of time off
  • Advanced vehicle maintenance technology

Additional Information

  • Work hours are Monday-Thursday from 3:00pm to 1:30am.
  • Primary location is US-TX-Garland.
  • Position is regulated by the Department of Transportation.

Benefits

Competitive starting salary
Career stability
Opportunity for growth
Excellent benefits, including lots of time off
Advanced vehicle maintenance technology
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How this job compares in Garland, TX

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Texas currently run a median of $28/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $23–$36/hr across 440 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 Garland, TX

We're tracking 12 other active welding openings in Garland, TX right now, from 9 different employers. 6 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,287 other active welding openings from 583 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Garland, or widen the search to Texas.

Penske Truck Leasing currently has 1 other opening live in Texas, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Texas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Austin Industries (35), Welding Shop in Austin, TX (25), and Zachry Group (22). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Texas, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Abernathy at $45/hr, Arlington at $40/hr, and Pasadena at $37/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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