Body Repair Apprentice

Body Repair Apprentice - Hancock, NY

Full-Time Position

Are you someone with experience in the auto industry looking to advance your career?

Leonard Bus Sales currently has an opening for a Body Repair Apprentice in our Hancock, NY facility where you can utilize your current skills while expanding your knowledge in the industry.

Come join the team at Leonard Bus Sales, a family-owned dealership and recognized leader in the distribution and support of quality school buses in New York.

At Leonard Bus, we provide competitive pay, paid on-the-job training, and a state-of-the-art facility.

• Paid time off available after your first day
• Flexible schedules (4) 10-hour days, Monday through Friday
• Great benefit package including multiple medical options, dental, vision, 8 paid holidays, flexible spending, dependent care, and 401k with company match
• Company paid benefits including short and long term disability and life insurance
• Weekly pay
• Uniforms
• Tool, boot, and safety glass allowances
• CDL paid on the job training and reimbursement
• Up to $2,000 referral bonus

Responsibilities:

• Observes and assists experienced body shop staff to learn proper techniques, safety protocols, and operational standards.
• Performs basic body repairs as assigned, including fabricating, repairing, replacing, and painting body components and parts as required using all necessary tools; including, but not limited to: drill press, grinder, welder, spray gun and other metalworking tools and within the scheduled amount of time and ensuring efficient, safe, and economical utilization of facilities, tools, components, and consumables, while ensuring customer satisfaction levels and company objectives are achieved.
• Examines buses to identify defects and/or damage, determines repairs required, and notifies Supervisor of needed repair.
• Inspects buses after repairs to ensure all work has been carried out to the highest standard prior to delivery to the customer.

Minimum Requirements of the position are:

• High school diploma or equivalent, supplemented by appropriate technical courses and related experience. Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Ability to obtain vendor supplied paint spraying and mixing certifications within a year.
• Demonstrates technical and mechanical product knowledge.
• Must be age 18 or older.

Certifications or Licenses Required:

• Valid driver’s license for state of residence must be maintained throughout employment.

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