Body Shop Technician

Hughes Fire Equipment is growing and we have immediate openings for a Body Shop Technician. In the role you will repair, restore, and refinish fire apparatus exteriors and structural components to manufacturer and safety standards. We are seeking a self-motivated individual who takes pride in doing the job right and enjoys working in a small team of professionals. If you would like to like to help us expand our services to emergency vehicles in, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities of a Body Shop Technician:

• Remove and replace damaged panels, bumpers, and structural components.
• Perform dent removal, sanding, masking, and surface preparation for refinishing.
• Apply primers, paints, and clear coats to restore vehicle finish.
• Use welding tools and specialty equipment for metal repair and reinforcement.
• Reassemble vehicles and verify safety and quality standards before delivery.
• Maintain clean, safe, and compliant working conditions in the shop.

Requirements of a Heavy Duty Mechanic:

• Knowledge of metalworking, structural repair, and refinishing techniques.
• Experience repairing both aluminum and steel body components.
• Ability to use pneumatic tools, welding equipment and spray guns
• Pass drug test and background check

Join us in maintaining the machinery that drives our operations forward!

Benefits:

• 100% Paid Health Benefits for employee
• 100% Paid Dental Benefit for employee
• Competitive wages including quarterly bonuses
• Flexible spending account/Dependent Care
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• 401k with company match
• Cell phone and tool stipend
• Professional development assistance

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Do you have your own tools?

Work Location: In person