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Overview

As a Body Shop Technician II at Penske, you will perform diagnostic procedures and truck and trailer collision repairs, along with major repairs under supervision. This role offers opportunities for career advancement and access to leading technology in a supportive team environment.

Responsibilities

  • Perform all aspects of truck and trailer repair and maintenance.
  • Overhaul, adjust, replace, and repair motor 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 and 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 guidelines.
  • Ability to perform work adhering to DOT, OSHA, and Penske 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 Location: 7475 Jonesboro Rd. Jonesboro GA 30236
  • Work Hours: M-F 7:00am-3:30pm

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 Jonesboro, GA

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Georgia currently run a median of $29/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $26–$38/hr across 100 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 Jonesboro, GA

Jonesboro, GA currently has 3 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 3 employers. None of them were added in the last week, so this is a slower-moving market. Across Georgia as a whole we're tracking 316 other active welding openings from 185 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Jonesboro, or widen the search to Georgia.

The most active employers in Georgia at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Southern Industrial Constructors, Inc. (10), Classic Collision (9), and Gerber Collision & Glass (9). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Georgia, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Forest Park at $39/hr, Marietta at $30/hr, and Atlanta at $30/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

Similar openings near Jonesboro, GA

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