Level: Experienced Job Location: Corpus Christi, TX - Corpus Christi, TX 78409 Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High SchoolFrench Ellison Truck Center is currently accepting applications for a Body Shop Technician/Mechanic. Previous experience is preferred. Excellent benefits offered. This is a great opportunity to join a growing and successful dealer group! General Responsibilities: - Prepares vehicles for body repair work - Performs corrective and preventative maintenance on medium and heavy duty vehicles - Troubleshoots various systems, to include electrical, drive train, HVAC, brake, engine, and suspension, identifies needed repairs and performs corrective action - Writes accurate, clear, and detailed descriptions on repair orders Primary Duties: - Sandblasting vehicles to prepare them for painting - Using a paint gun to prime vehicles for painting - Uses diagnostic equipment to detect and isolate faults in medium and heavy duty vehicles and interprets test results - Reads written fault description on repair order and determines the most efficient repair procedure - Communicates with and provides Shop Foreman with accurate and detailed repair information for inclusion on the Repair Order. - Obtains supervisor permission to complete diagnosed repairs and/or add additional repairs to a repair - Communicates with parts department personnel to obtain or order the parts necessary to repair vehicles - Performs road test on customer vehicles to assist in problem isolation or to verify repair procedure - Tracks and charges clocked hours to the proper corresponding Repair Order operation - Interacts with customers in a professional and positive manner - Assists other technicians with repair procedures as needed
Qualifications - High School Diploma required; formal technical degree, certificate or diploma or equivalent work experience is preferred - Personal tool inventory to allow for the completion of job duties and assignments - Effective written and oral communication skills - Ability to obtain a Valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL) - Ability to weld is a plus, but not required - Ability to read and interpret shop repair order forms, repair manuals, electrical schematics and various other technical bulletins - Ability to use computer keyboard and Windows basics - Ability to work in an environment with frequent exposure to outside weather elements - Ability to work in an environment that contains dust from sanding and possible paint fumes - Ability to work 8 - 10 hour days, including overtime hours as needed - Ability to bend, stoop, crawl, walk and sit on a regular basis with frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 100 pounds
About French Ellison Truck Center - A CSM Company
French Ellison has four full-service dealer locations in Texas that sell new and used medium and heavy-duty commercial vehicles — from class 5 through class 8 trucks and trailers.
