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Example body mechanic requirements on a job description

Body mechanic requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in body mechanic job postings.
Sample body mechanic requirements
  • Education in Automotive Technology, Mechanical Engineering or related field.
  • Current Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification.
  • Strong knowledge of vehicle systems and components.
  • Proficient in the use of diagnostic tools and equipment.
  • A valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
Sample required body mechanic soft skills
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently or in a team environment.
  • Excellent problem-solving and customer service skills.
  • Attention to detail and accuracy in work.

Body mechanic job description example 1

Morgan Truck Body body mechanic job description

You can make any day a payday at Morgan with on-demand pay!

NEW PAY RATES! $21.45+ per hour depending on experience.

$100 bonus for all fully vaccinated new hires!

Seeking skilled truck body mechanics/truck body technicians with experience in truck repair and enjoy troubleshooting and solving problems!

We are Morgan Truck Body, LLC - the largest manufacturer of medium duty freight and refrigerated van and truck bodies in North America. With a total of fourteen manufacturing and six service facilities strategically located across the U.S. and Canada, Morgan is able to provide the quality, service, and prompt delivery our customers expect.

We offer progressive benefits including:
  • Health
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life insurance
  • Disability plans
  • 401K
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • And more!
We pride ourselves in team member development, performance, recognition, and a culture of diversity and respect. As a subsidiary of J.B. Poindexter, a privately held diversified manufacturing company we offer a vast variety of career opportunities.

We have a great opportunity in our Morgantown service facility - Truck Body Mechanic to work on truck body and trailer repairs.

You will be responsible for:
  • Performing standard service repairs to the truck bodies and trailers of our customers with minimal supervision
  • Performing electrical wiring tasks, some complex in nature on the vehicles
  • Using power and non-power tools safely in completing repairs
  • Interpreting and applying work orders and measurements to tasks at hand
  • Keeping safety, quality and quoted times "top of mind" always
You will need:

Minimum Qualifications

•High School Diploma or equivalent GED

•Valid driver's license

•Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.

•A thorough knowledge of workplace safety.

•Good decision-making skills.

Preferred Qualifications

•Must be willing to learn how to weld

•Automotive service collision experience a plus

•Prior experience with hydraulic systems

•Prior experience in truck body repairs

Physical Requirements:

This job operates in a manufacturing plant environment. While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to talk or hear. The team member frequently is required to stand (sometimes for extended periods); walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms and lift up to 35 pounds. The team member may, at times, sit, bend, stoop, squat, reach overhead, or crawl (may be in confined spaces). The team member is expected to perform repetitive tasks using their hands and have the ability to climb ladders and/or work in high places.

J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type 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.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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Updated March 14, 2024

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