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**Position Summary:**As a Body Shop Technician with Penske, you'll perform minor truck and trailercollision repairs, and with supervision some major repairs too. All whileenjoying the advantages of working for a winning team that's got your back.You'll use industry-leading technology and repair techniques – plus cutting-edge diagnostic equipment – to get our customers state-of-the-art vehiclesback 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,learn from the best and have access to leading technology, as Penske was thefirst in the industry to become I-CAR Gold certified. Youll have a careerpath to match your growing skills and experience.**Work Location:** 3940 Eastern Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508**Work Hours: Monday-Friday 3rd shift****Why Penske is for You:**• Competitive starting salary• Career stability• Opportunity for growth• Excellent benefits• Advanced vehicle maintenance technology**Major Responsibilities:**• Perform the following repairs or replacements: Minor electrical systemrepairs, Surface preparation for refinishes, Minor Cab Accessory repairreplacement, Minor Cargo Box repairs … A Penske Body Shop Technician III will,under supervision, perform minor truck and trailer component repair orreplacement. Assist Technician I and II in the removal, replacement, andrepair of major components.• Maintain work area appearance and safety• Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor**Qualifications:**• 2 years of related experience (or an equivalent combination of relatededucation and experience) preferred• High School Diploma or equivalent required• Vocationaltechnical school preferred• Certification of completion of technical school specializing in therepairrefinish of all series of truck and trailer preferred• Working knowledge of tools of trade (including welding equipment, paintequipment, shop machines, and power tools) preferred• 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 of alertness and in a safe manner is required. Associates must have theability to accept responsibility for their own safety, as well as the safetyof others.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, hitthat 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 Employer.Keywords: fabrication, sandprep, cosmetic repair, restore, fiberglass,filler, painting, Works with a variety of metals and plastics, as well asglass, and mechanical parts, Collison, Auto body, Truck body, Framework,Refinishing, Commercial body work, Fleet repair, Collision technician, Truckrepair, Disassemblingassembling vehicles, Lead painter, Upholstery, Bodywork,Trim repair, Rebuildteardown#BodyShopPJ500**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: 2416076