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Body Shop Technician

Midwest Peterbilt Group
Altoona, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/17/2026

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Repair and/or replace damaged and defective body parts of trucks
  • Repair all types for fiberglass, plastic body parts, adjust, and modify all heavy duty body components
  • Install custom add on parts to trucks
  • Occasionally replace mechanical truck parts when needed
  • Replace windshields and other glass parts
  • Read and understand written wreck repair estimates
  • Fabricate items when needed
  • Be able to use problem-solving skills when issues arise during jobs
  • Communicate with the Body Shop Advisor, Body Shop Foreman and Manager on the repair process and keep them informed of any issues that arise or other repairs that may be needed
  • Have the ability to work well with others and the ability to work well on your own
  • Great communication skills necessary
  • Punctuality to work and on the completion of jobs
  • Hard work ethic
Qualifications:

Education/Training or Experience:

  • High school diploma or equivalent required

  • Body Shop knowledge is a plus but we are willing to train the right candidate

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