What are the responsibilities and job description for the Auto Body Technician position at Western Collision Center?
Trucks & Commercial Vehicles
Are you an experienced Auto Body Technician ready to take on bigger, higher-value work? At Western Collision in Lubbock, we specialize in truck and commercial vehicle collision repair, from box trucks and transit vans to F-350s and school buses. If you’ve worked on cars, your skills transfer directly, and we provide the specialty equipment to make truck collision repair easier than you think.
About Us
Western Collision is Lubbock’s trusted collision repair and paint shop for fleets and commercial vehicles. We work with all major insurance providers, keep our processes organized, and treat craftsmanship as a promise to our customers. You’ll join a respectful, bilingual team that values growth, precision, and clear communication.
Why This Role Matters
When a commercial vehicle is down, it impacts businesses, schools, and entire communities. Your work helps keep fleets moving, drivers safe, and vehicles looking their best. By mastering truck body repair, fiberglass, and aluminum work, you’ll add valuable skills that increase your earning power and open new career paths.
A Day in the Life
As an Auto Body Technician at Western Collision, you will:
- Perform bodywork, bondo shaping, and dent repair on fiberglass, aluminum, and steel panels.
- Replace and align body panels with precision.
- Carry out fiberglass and aluminum repairs unique to commercial vehicles.
- Complete standard disassembly and reassembly tasks (panels, trim, bumpers, lights).
- Work alongside painters and estimators to deliver repairs that meet OEM standards.
- Use your craftsmanship to restore vehicles that people rely on every day.
What You Bring (Must Haves / Nice to Haves)
Must Haves
- A professional full set of body tools and your own toolbox (hammers, dollies, sanders, grinders, etc.).
- Strong ability to complete bodywork, filler shaping, dent repairs, and metal finishing.
- Execute sheet metal work, including cutting, shaping, and welding as necessary.
- Skill in panel replacement and surface preparation for paint.
- Attention to detail and pride in high-quality work.
- A valid driver’s license.
Nice to Haves
- I-CAR or OEM certifications.
- Experience with trucks, buses, or fleet vehicles.
- Familiarity with ADAS components and recalibration.
- Proficient in MIG welding, fabrication, and mechanical knowledge of automotive systems.
What We Offer
- Pay you can plan on: $20–$39/hr, depending on your tools and experience, plus performance bonuses.
- Build your future: 401(k) with company match.
- Health: PTO
- Specialty equipment provided: All major shop tools and truck-specific equipment are supplied.
How to Apply
If you’re ready to grow your career as an Auto Body Technician working on trucks and commercial vehicles, we’d love to hear from you. Click Apply Now to take the next step toward a rewarding future with Western Collision.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $39.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
Application Question(s):
- Have you ever been officially employed as an Auto Body Technician in a professional collision repair shop
- Have you performed bodywork in a professional collision repair shop? i.e. bondo shaping, dent repair, and panel replacement?Are you experienced in bodywork: bondo shaping, dent repair, and panel replacement?
- Do you own a professional full set of body tools and your own toolbox (not just hobby or basic tools)?
Experience:
- Professional Auto Body Repair: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $39