Body Shop Technician - Redding, CA
About the role
This role is responsible for repairing, fabricating, refinishing, and painting commercial truck bodies and related equipment to meet safety, quality, and customer standards.
Responsibilities
- Perform body repairs on commercial trucks and trailers, including cabs, frames, panels, doors, and bodies
- Repair or replace damaged metal, fiberglass, aluminum, and composite components
- Weld, cut, grind, straighten, and fabricate as required
- Prepare surfaces for painting (sand, mask, prime, fill, seal)
- Inspect completed work to ensure it meets company and customer standards
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
- Communicate with supervisors and team members regarding job progress and issues
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED (technical or trade school preferred)
- 2+ years of experience in a commercial truck or heavy equipment body shop (preferred)
- Experience with automotive or industrial painting systems
- Welding experience (MIG preferred; aluminum welding a plus)
- Ability to read work orders, repair plans, and paint specifications
- Strong attention to detail and quality workmanship
- Ability to lift heavy parts and stand for extended periods
- Valid driver’s license (CDL a plus, but not required)
Qualifications
- Knowledge of commercial truck body construction and materials
- Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and paint equipment
- Color matching and finish blending skills
- Time management and ability to meet deadlines
- Team-oriented with a strong work ethic
Skills
- Knowledge of commercial truck body construction and materials
- Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and paint equipment
- Color matching and finish blending skills
- Time management and ability to meet deadlines
- Team-oriented with a strong work ethic
Benefits
GTC provides a healthcare plan that covers medical, dental, vision and prescription benefits for eligible employees as well as a basic group term life insurance policy and employee assistance program (EAP). Eligible employees can enroll in our company Health Savings Account (HSA). Tuition reimbursement and profit sharing are available for employees. For retirement savings, GTC offers traditional pre-tax 401(k) and post-tax Roth 401(k) options. For qualifying employees, the company will match dollar for dollar of your contributions up to 3% of your income. Employees receive paid vacation, personal time off (PTO) and six (6) paid holidays.
Pay
$20 to $50 hourly pay based on experience. Shift differential and lead/mentor pay available.
Schedule
Shop-based position with exposure to paint fumes, dust, and noise. Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) required.
Work Environment
Shop-based position with exposure to paint fumes, dust, and noise. Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) required.
Additional Painter Responsibilities
- Mix paints and coatings to proper specifications and apply using spray equipment
- Paint complete vehicles or components, ensuring color match and finish quality
Company Information
Gordon Truck Centers, Inc. (GTC) is an equal opportunity employer. This position is classified as safety sensitive. All offers of employment are made contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check. A motor vehicle records check is also required for positions with driving responsibilities. Mechanics frequently lift up to 75 pounds and must have a full complement of tools.
E-Verify Program
Gordon Truck Centers, Inc. uses the E-Verify program, which confirms employment authorization of all newly hired employees and most existing employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. For new hires, the E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification on or before the first day of work. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates. For up-to-date information on E-Verify, go to www.uscis.gov and click on 'E-Verify' located near the bottom of the page.