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**Position Summary:**Ready to move your career forward? As a Body Shop Technician with Penske,you'll perform diagnostic procedures and truck and trailer collision repairs,and with supervision some major suspension, electrical, painting and weldingrepairs too. All while enjoying the advantages of working for a winning teamthat's got your back. You'll use industry-leading technology and repairtechniques, plus cutting-edge diagnostic equipment to get our customersstate-of-the-art vehicles back up and running in high-quality condition.We have a talented team of body shop techs across North America, and we'vetrained all of them. We dont just help you get by; we help you get ahead.You'll have the opportunity to participate in our in-house training programs,continue to learn from the best and have access to leading technology, asPenske was the first in the industry to become I-CAR Gold certified. Youllhave a career path to match your growing skills and experience, withadvancement opportunities at our locations nationwide.**Work Location:****Work Hours:****Why Penske is for You:**• Competitive starting salary• Career stability• Opportunity for growth• Excellent benefits, including lots of time off• Advanced vehicle maintenance technology**Major Responsibilities:**• Penskes Body Shop Technicians are responsible for all aspects of truck andtrailer repair and maintenance. Duties may include the overhaul, adjustment,replacement and repair of all series of motor truck and trailer equipmentincluding, but not limited to the following: Cab Sheet Metal Repair,Fiberglass Repair, Composite Bonding Repair, Welding Fabricating, FrameStraightening Alignment, Suspension Repair Alignment, Box RepairReplacement, Air Conditioning Systems, Electrical BrakeCooling Systems,Surface Preparation, and Paint Mixing Tinting Blending.• Identify and determine parts required for repair of disassembled truck andtrailer units• Perform all levels of Truck Collision Repair services• Identify warrantable repairs and document on repair order• Maintain work area appearance and safety• Road test vehicles when necessary• Perform duties with little or no supervision and in a timely and efficientmanner• Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor**Qualifications:**• 6 years practical experience (or an equivalent combination of relatededucation and experience)• High School Diploma or equivalent required• Vocationaltechnical school preferred• Specialized training and experience in the repairrefinish of all series oftruck and trailer required• Proficiency in the use of all tools of trade (including welding equipment,paint equipment, shop machines, and power tools) required• Valid driver's license required• Basic computer skills required• The associate will be required to understand and comply with specificinstructions, guidelines, rules, regulations, or other information establishedby Penske management• The associate must be able to perform all work adhering to DOT, OSHA, andall Penske safety and maintenance policies; including but not limited to thecorrect selection and use of appropriate tools, PPE, machine guarding, andestablished best safety practice.• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job• As this position requires driving Penske and customer vehicles, it isregulated by the DOT and requires a current driver qualification file to bemaintained as required by the role. The driver qualification file includes: anannual motor vehicle records (MVR) check, a successfully completed DOTPhysical, and Safety Performance History records request from prior employersin the last 3 years. Additionally, CDL holders will have a DOT Drug Screeningwithin 30 days of start and subject to a FMCSA Clearinghouse review.• Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at thespecific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit toa background investigation (to include past employment, education, andcriminal history) and drug screening are required.This position is regulated by the Department of Transportation or designatedas safety sensitive by the company, and the ability to work in a constantstate ofalertness and in a safe manner is required. Associates must have the abilityto accept responsibility for their own safety, as well as the safety ofothers.Whether it's on the racetrack or in the body shop, our people love workinghere. Our supportive team culture will make you feel like you're not justgetting a job,but joining a family. So it's time to do what you love, hit that apply button.**Physical Requirements:**The physical and mental demands described here are representative of thosethat must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essentialfunctions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enableindividuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.• While performing the duties of this job, the associate will be required tomove frequently, stand, walk, climb, bend, and sit for extended length of timethroughout their scheduled working period.• The associate is required to use their hands on a routine and daily basis tograsp, reach, touch, handle, feel, andor otherwise operate required tools orcontrols.• The associate must be able to work safely at heights using applicableladders and elevated working platforms.• The associate must be able to safely work in all weather conditions.• Given the frequent movement of large trucks through the workplace, theassociate must be able to see and hear in order to safely navigate the workenvironment.• The associate must be able to regularly lift andor move up to 50lbs23kgand occasionally lift andor move up to 100lbs45kg.Penske is an Equal Opportunity EmployerPJ500**About Penske Truck LeasingTransportation Solutions**Penske Truck LeasingTransportation Solutions is a premier globaltransportation provider that delivers essential and innovative transportation,logistics and technology services to help companies and people move forward.With headquarters in Reading, PA, Penske and its associates are driven by adedication to excellence and a commitment to customer success. Visit Go Pensketo learn more.Job Category: Vehicle MaintenanceMechanicsTechniciansJob Function: Body Shop RepairJob Family: Vehicle MaintenanceAddress: 3940 Eastern Ave SEPrimary Location: US-MI-Grand RapidsEmployer: Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P.Req ID: 2415571