Campers Inn RV is looking for a Body Shop Technician . This role is responsible for performing RV Body repairs and service as assigned in accordance with manufacturer and insurance standards.

At Campers Inn RV, our vision is to be the Trusted Resource and preferred dealership for our employees, customers and partners, and the industry’s innovation leader and positive disruptor. Positioned for global growth, we are the most respected brand in the business, creating value with all of our dealerships by providing career opportunities for our employees and making our communities better. We are guided by our company’s values of Integrity, Teamwork, Continuous Improvement and Corporate Sustainability, at all levels and in all areas of both our business and individual work decisions and actions.

Established in 1966 by Art and Fran Hirsch, Campers Inn RV has grown to become the Nation's Largest Family-Operated RV Dealership with over 35 locations in 18 states. Established on the principle that every customer deserves to be treated fairly and with respect, we focus on providing 5-star customer service to everyone who walks through our doors. Since 2010, Campers Inn RV has been consistently named Top 50 RV Dealership in the U.S. and was recently named, by RVBusiness, one of the Top 5 Blue Ribbon RV Dealerships.

What We Offer

• Ongoing career development opportunities : Specialized job training, certifications, and professional development, and assistance in continuing education
• Comprehensive health and welfare plan to all full-time employees (30 hours/week), including:
  1. Major Medical Insurance
  2. Dental Insurance
  3. Vision Insurance
  4. Life Insurance (Basic, Supplemental, Spouse, and Child available)
  5. Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  6. Paid Time Off
  7. Qualified retirement plan (401k) with Employer Match
• Fair and competitive compensation

Essential Job Functions

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This is a safety sensitive position
• Perform work as outlined on repair orders
• Examine damaged vehicles to estimate repair procedures
• Complete work in accordance with applicable safety requirements
• Conduct parts inventory for collision repairs to ensure accuracy
• Monitor the progress of vehicle repairs to determine the schedule for final assembly
• Complete proper documentation and record keeping on repair orders
• Perform proper tool and equipment usage and maintenance

Qualifications

• Education:
  1. High school diploma or equivalent is required
• License & Certifications:
  1. Valid Driver’s license and good driving record is required
  2. Respirator and ventilation certification, or willingness to obtain certification is required
• Experience:
  1. A minimum of two (2) years’ experience as an RV body shop technician is preferred
• Abilities:
  1. Knowledge of OSHA and other related state and federal regulations as they pertain to vehicle repairs, safety, and disposal of vehicle parts and fluids
  2. Ability to use hand and power tools
  3. Ability to use and wear protective clothing and equipment as needed or required as per OSHA regulations
  4. Ability to communicate effectively across various levels of the organization, and communicate with customers and external vendors
  5. Ability to read, analyze and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedural manuals
  6. Ability to work flexible hours, as required is essential. Hours may include, evenings, and weekends
  7. Working knowledge of body shop equipment and tools
  8. Must be able to mix and match paint, repair fiberglass and apply gel coat paints
  9. Ability to perform prep, paint, and finish work on fiberglass, steel/metal, and aluminum surfaces
  10. Must be able to use respirator while performing tasks that require it
  11. Ability to comfortably work in cramped conditions, such as under RVs and in RV compartments
  12. Ability to safely handle petroleum products and solvents as well as other chemicals
  13. Ability to withstand being around hot temperatures from engines and coolant systems
  14. Ability to withstand vibration from powered hand tools
  15. Ability to navigate other risks associated with working around machines, tools, and RVs
  16. Ability to move RVs of various sizes as needed
  17. Ability to organize various physical tasks through adjusting, climbing ladders, connecting, lifting, pulling, pushing, or bending
  18. Ability to stand for long periods of time
  19. Ability to reach above shoulders and lift a minimum of 50 pounds

Camper’s Inn RV is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace. We are committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Camper’s Inn RV makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.