Mechanical Collision Technician

Fyda Freightliner Columbus is an Elite Support Certified dealer of new Freightliner trucks and Crane Carrier vocational severe-service vehicles, and carries a large inventory of all-makes of pre-owned trucks. Fyda Freightliner Columbus is the largest retailer of new and used Expediters in the United States. Serving the Columbus transportation industry hub since 1985, we operate as a full-service commercial truck dealership and body shop.

Technician Responsibilities:

The primary duties of a Collision Technician include performing diagnostic tests to find faults, analyzing diagnostic results, and making necessary repairs.

• Running diagnostic tests on vehicles and analyzing test results.
• Replacing and reinstalling vehicle engines, steering mechanisms, transmissions, suspension, frame and braking systems, ETC
• Checking vehicle lighting systems/electrical diagnostics and repair
• Completes service and repair assignments efficiently, safely, and correctly to pass quality inspections per estimates
• Comply with company safety policies and procedures.
• Continuously learn new technical information and techniques.
• Examines damaged vehicle and efficiently plans repair process.
• Works and communicates with others on vehicle repair status.
• Files, grinds, body fills and sands surfaces, using air tools and hand tools to a primer finish.
• Directs the work of an apprentice in the performance of tasks when needed, i.e., unusual problems or questions and explains procedures to assistant.
• Basic understanding of mechanical assemblies, cooling and A/C packages.
• Performs quality repairs while keeping on-time status in mind.
• Ensuring the cleanliness of the shop.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Technician Qualifications:

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• A high school diploma or equivalent required
• Heavy Duty Diesel Technician experience and knowledge
• Team oriented, flexible, and focused on maintaining a high level of customer service.
• Working knowledge of shop equipment.
• Maintains sufficient personally owned tools.
• Ability to work independently.
• Detail oriented and quality driven.
• Must be able to pass a background check and a pre-employment drug screening. (Fyda Freightliner follows the National DOT guidelines and tests for marijuana.)

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. Specifically:

• Must be able to walk, stand, kneel, crouch, reach and lift.
• Physically fit and able to lift 100 pounds

Fyda Benefits:

• Excellent pay based on experience
• Salary + Commission
• Superior bonus program
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Paid uniforms
• Paid hospitalization & prescription program
• Excellent 401K programs
• Dental insurance available
• Flex spending available
• On-going Freightliner, Detroit and Cummins training
• Freightliner and Detroit Diesel factory trained in-house instructor
• Great working atmosphere
• Drug free workplace
• Sign on bonus