Auto Body Technician

Why Fleet Work

If you’ve been grinding it out in a collision shop, this is different. This is NOT a collision/car shop. No insurance estimates, no chasing flat-rate hours, no dealing with customers. You get steady, year-round work on our own fleet — vans and cutaway mini buses — paid by the hour, home every night, and off every weekend.

We’re a Syracuse-based fleet operation looking for an experienced Auto Body Repair Technician to repair and refurbish our vehicles. We want someone energetic and reliable with a diverse skill set who takes pride in the job. Pay is based on experience, and hard work is recognized here. Must be a team player.

Experience with vans, buses, box trucks, or RVs is a big plus. The majority of the work is on full-size vans and cutaway mini buses.

What You’ll Do

•                 Repair aluminum and fiberglass bodies on vans, mini buses, and other fleet vehicles and equipment

•                 Repair vehicle bodies: replace front-end and body components, doors, and frame under-body components; hammer out dents and buckles; file, grind, and sand surfaces

•                 Remove damaged parts using wrenches and a cutting torch, and fabricate replacement parts using hand and power tools

•                 Bolt or weld replacement parts into position

•                 Fill holes, dents, and seams; remove damaged fenders, panels, and grills; weld replacement parts in place

•                 Paint surfaces after body repairs, and order replacement parts, panels, and supplies

•                 Prep under-bodies and apply undercoating and rust-prevention solutions

•                 Operate all tools and equipment safely, follow organizational safety procedures and DOT regulations, and keep a neat work area

•                 Other duties as assigned

What We’re Looking For

•                 2 years of experience in body work (5 years of auto body repair and auto painting preferred)

•                 Valid driver’s license — CDL preferred

•                 ASE or I-CAR certification a plus

•                 Strong measuring and math skills

•                 Ability to lift 70 lbs

•                 Ability to use ladders and scaffolding, and to crawl, kneel, and stretch when working on larger vehicles (cutaway mini buses up to 25 ft long and 10 ft tall)

•                 Comfortable using a PC to document repairs and manage time

•                 High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Benefits

•                 401(k) with matching

•                 Health, dental, and vision insurance

•                 Health savings account (HSA)

•                 Paid time off

•                 Paid training and professional development assistance

Suburban Transportation is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Suburban Transportation is the leading provider of non-emergency medical transportation, paratransit, and special needs bus services in Upstate New York.