Body Shop Apprentice Job Missoula area,Montana USA,Trades / Skilled Labor

Bring your skills to a company where all 33 of our service locations proudly hold Premier Care Gold certification demonstrating our commitment to providing superior customer care. Kenworth Sales Co. is looking for a Body Shop Apprentice to join our Missoula, MT team.

** Due to federally mandated DOT regulations, Kenworth Sales Company is a drug-free workplace. Any offer of employment will be contingent on passing a pre-employment drug screening.

Salary Minimum and Maximum

Earn $22-$26 an hour, depending on experience!

Job Summary

The primary function of the Body Shop Apprentice Technician is to perform light disassembly and minor wreck repairs, light detail work on customer equipment in a superior and thorough manner.

Duties and Responsibilities

Assists the Body Shop Manager with the care, storage and usage of all materials used in body work processes. Follows all safety standards set by applicable governmental guidelines, including state fire and health codes, and federal OSHA guidelines.

Maintains a regular working knowledge and familiarity with all EPA and OSHA documentation as required by applicable government health and safety regulations, including OSHA and EPA guidelines.

Performs work directed by Body Shop Manager in a timely and thorough manner. Maintains superior standard of workmanship in all services performed.

Advises Body Shop Manager of any recommended changes in services ordered by customer.

Determines if any further servicing should be recommended to customer, and communicates such recommendations to the Body Shop Manager.

Maintains a level of training and experience with specialized materials, equipment, machinery, and body working techniques necessary for superior servicing of the customer's equipment. Attends training sessions as required from time to time by Body Shop Manager

Preform light detail work to include buffing, polishing decal removal and light interior detail

Performs additional services required when any piece of equipment is returned by customer because of Body Shop Technician's faulty workmanship.

Qualifications

High school diploma or the equivalent
Prefer Applicant out of Collision training program or some experience in Body Shop
Working knowledge of body repair methods
Valid driver's license
Ability to interpret vendor catalogs

WORKING CONDITIONS

This is a physically demanding position. Will stand six to eight hours per shift. Will stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, handle and feel. Will lift parts weighing up to 50 pounds. Will be exposed to noise, vibration, dust, exhaust fumes, paint, and other hazardous and nonhazardous materials.

BENEFITS

Kenworth Sales Company promotes a progressive environment with an emphasis on teamwork, customer service, training and personal development.
Stability – Company is financially strong with an established base of customers and is well-positioned for continued expansion.
History of Excellence – Work for an award-winning dealership with a reputation for unsurpassed quality and customer service.
Excellent compensation and benefits package including comprehensive Health and Dental insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) with FLEX Card, Group Life Insurance, Short Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Corporate Holidays, Paid Vacation and Personal Leave, 401(k) plan with company match, and Voluntary Supplemental Insurance plans.

Veterans are encouraged to apply!

About the company

Kenworth Sales Company is a family of companies based in Salt Lake City, Utah of over 38 dealerships in the Intermountain West and Mid-Atlantic regions. An Equal Opportunity employer, Smoke Free/Drug Free Facility. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual's race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.