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Custom Shop Technician

DeVivo Companies
Middletown, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 12/30/2025 CLOSED ON 1/7/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Custom Shop Technician position at DeVivo Companies?

DeVivo Fleet Services has an opening for a Custom Shop Technician at our body shop in Middletown, CT. We currently have two projects that this individual will begin in January:

  • 2009 Pierce firetruck refurbishment - paint, tear down, bag & tag parts, body work, upgrade lighting & add a compartment
  • 1957 Chevy Wagon hot rod build - paint, customization, fabrication & add A/C

Your fleet is one of your most valuable business assets—and keeping it productive is essential. DeVivo Fleet Services provides comprehensive maintenance, mechanical repair, and diagnostic support performed by experienced technicians using advanced equipment. We also help protect your brand image with professional paint, graphics, and bodywork services. And when accidents occur, our full-service collision centers deliver safe, efficient repairs with the capacity to handle even the largest commercial vehicles. With quality workmanship, quick turnaround, and a commitment to reliability, DeVivo Fleet Services keeps your vehicles on the road, earning, and representing your business at its best. Learn more about us at www.devivocompanies.com.

Why You Will Love Working Here:

  • Certification reimbursement
  • Promotion opportunities – we promote from within
  • Medical & dental insurance
  • Life insurance
  • 401k plan with company match
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible spending account
  • Uniform & boot program
  • Paid training
  • Sign-on bonus available for highly qualified technicians
  • Compensation of $18-45/hour

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Vehicle structure repair/fabrication
  • Steel and aluminum panel replacement
  • Fabrication/customization of specialty vehicles
  • Vehicle up fitting
  • Body fabrication
  • Custom work
  • Refurbish, rebuild, restore

Position Requirements:

  • Metal fabrication experience within the automotive/truck industry
  • Knowledge of layout and construction
  • Experience with 12-volt and 24-volt DC electrical
  • Ability to read electrical and structural diagrams/prints
  • Mechanical ability
  • High school diploma, trade school or equivalent
  • Be able to work in a flexible, fast-paced environment
  • Driver’s license
  • I-CAR training will set you above the crowd

Questions? Call/text Frank at (781) 770-9173 or frank.vardaro@dattco.com.

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Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status and any other protected classes.

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