Who We Are:
Velocity Vehicle Group (VVG) is a premium commercial brand medium to heavy truck dealership that offers the full-service experience for our customers, from an outstanding sales organization to highly skilled technicians to service your vehicle, and on demand parts. Our goal is to be your one stop shop experts for all truckers, owner operators, fleets and companies. This coupled with our Leasing and Rental business and our Financial services business make VVG the leading Truck dealership.

What's in it for You:
VVG is a fast paced and growing organization that is looking for candidates that are ready for a daily challenge and cannot wait to provide superior customer service both internally and externally. VVG offers fantastic Culture as well as competitive pay, 401K W/Match, Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits. Become a part of our team and immerse yourself in a company that fosters a Great Place to Work™ culture!

What You'll Do:
VVG is looking for an Apprentice Body Shop Technician to join the team. This is an entry-level position for anyone who is eager and motivated to learn body shop operations and technician's duties. Lots of training will be provided, which includes shadowing one of the master techs.

Job Duties

• Performs body restoration for trucks
• Performs work on rear and front axels
• Replaces transmission, radiators and compressors
• Replaces starter, frame rails, fifth wheel and roof
• Performs electrical work on trucks
• Performs body restoration of damaged truck
• Notifies Manager of any additional repairs needed
• Notifies Manager of any difficulties or problems that may prevent quality job from being performed or cause a change in promised time
• Maintains tools and equipment in proper state of repair
• Operates all tools and equipment in a safe manner
• Maintains and wears all required safety and health personal protective equipment
• Complies with all laws and regulations pertaining to paint and other hazardous materials
• Cooperates and assists other personnel in the repair and prepping of trucks
• Complies with all federal, state and local regulations that affect body shop operations

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Positive attitude
• Motivated and eager to learn
• Ability to use wide range of tools and equipment to assess and repair trucks
• Free-range of motion in their hands and arms to work with small parts and small spaces
• Attention to detail
• Customer service skills
• Critical thinking skills to assess damage and determine how to make repairs
• Ability to follow instructions and provide consistent work.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing.
• Must have adequate balance and ability to climb ladders and scaffolding.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Must be able to distinguish among colors.
• Must be able to pass post offer drug test, and physical

Compensation:

• $18-20/hr depending on experience

Benefits Velocity Vehicle Group Offers:

• Fantastic Culture
• 401k + match
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance + HSA & FSA
• Employer paid Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation Time
• Sick Leave
• Company perks such as employee discounts, company events and training program
  
  

Velocity Vehicle Group is an equal opportunity employer. Velocity Vehicle Group prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.