Apprentice Body Shop Technician- Decatur, AL

About Velocity Vehicle Group

Velocity Vehicle Group (VVG) is a premium commercial brand medium‑to‑heavy truck dealership that offers a full‑service experience for our customers, from an outstanding sales organization to highly skilled technicians that service your vehicle, and on‑demand parts. Our goal is to be your one‑stop shop of 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.

VVG is a fast‑paced and growing organization that is looking for candidates ready for a daily challenge and who cannot wait to provide superior customer service both internally and externally. We offer a fantastic culture as well as competitive pay, a 401K with match, medical, dental, and vision benefits. Become a part of our team and immerse yourself in a company that fosters a Great Place to Work™ culture!

Apprentice Body Shop Technician – Entry‑level position, perfect for individuals eager to immerse themselves in the dynamic world of body shop operations and technician duties. You will receive extensive training, including hands‑on experience shadowing one of our master technicians.

• Perform body restoration for trucks
• Perform work on rear and front axles
• Replace transmission, radiators, and compressors
• Replace starter, frame rails, fifth wheel, and roof
• Perform electrical work on trucks
• Restore damaged trucks
• Notify manager of additional repairs needed
• Notify manager of difficulties or problems that may prevent quality work or alter promised time
• Maintain tools and equipment in proper state of repair
• Operate all tools and equipment safely
• Maintain and wear all required safety and health personal protective equipment
• Comply with all laws and regulations pertaining to paint and other hazardous materials
• Cooperate and assist other personnel in repair and prep of trucks
• Comply with all federal, state, and local regulations that affect body shop operations

• Positive attitude
• Motivated and eager to learn
• Ability to use a wide range of tools and equipment to assess and repair trucks
• Free range of motion in 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

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times
• Must pass a post‑offer drug test and physical exam

• $18 hourly
• Full‑time position

• Fantastic culture
• 401k with match
• Health, dental, and vision insurance plus HSA & FSA
• Employer‑paid life insurance
• Paid vacation days
• Sick leave
• Company perks such as employee discounts, company events, and training programs
• Excellent training and career advancement opportunities

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.

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