Body Technician

Location: Des Moines, IA

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM

PRIMARY PURPOSE: Housby is seeking an experienced Body Technician to repair commercial trucks and heavy-duty equipment to established quality, safety, and time standards. This role is central to damage discovery, repair planning, parts readiness, and a smooth handoff to paint. The successful candidate takes ownership of the repair from teardown through body-to-paint release.

WHY HOUSBY?: Housby, a family-owned business for over 50 years, offers a flexible environment, a competitive benefits and compensation package, and most importantly, a culture that promotes growth along with celebrating success. Here at Housby we realize that our greatest asset remains our employees, and we are committed to developing and promoting our talented individuals to support our future leadership needs.

EXPECTATIONS:

Essential duties include the following. Other duties may be assigned

• Perform complete vehicle damage assessments (VDA), teardowns, and inspections in accordance with Housby procedures.
• Identify visible and concealed damage before repairs begin and document findings with clear notes and photographs.
• Communicate required supplements, additional labor, parts, materials, tools, or sublet operations to the estimator and production foreman.
• Follow the approved repair plan and applicable manufacturer repair procedures.
• Perform structural and cosmetic metal repair, panel alignment, test-fitting, cab and component removal and replacement, fiberglass repair, welding, and fabrication within demonstrated qualifications.
• Measure and verify frame or structural conditions when assigned and qualified.
• Confirm the required parts, repair information, tools, and materials are available before beginning each repair stage.
• Accurately record labor time, repair progress, additional damage, and job status each day.
• Perform technician self-inspections and correct deficiencies before requesting final inspection.
• Confirm repairs, panel fit, test-fitting, documentation, and required components are complete before releasing a unit to paint.
• Maintain an organized work area and perform required preventive maintenance on assigned tools and equipment.
• Maintain at least 95% efficiency and 70% productivity after the established onboarding and training period.
• Complete VDA before production and immediately report hidden damage or missing parts that could interrupt the repair.
• Produce safe, accurate work that meets Housby's first-pass quality requirements.
• Maintain dependable attendance, punctuality, and accurate timekeeping.
• Must follow the company's safety rules and policies.
• Maintain a professional image at all times.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• At least 1 year of body-shop or collision-repair experience; heavy-duty vehicle or equipment experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience removing and replacing commercial-vehicle components and repairing metal and fiberglass.
• Ability to read repair plans, estimates, and manufacturer repair procedures.
• Welding, fabrication, structural-measurement, or OEM certifications are preferred where applicable.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Ability to work independently, communicate clearly, and demonstrate Housby's Core Values.

EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Willing to continue education as directed is a plus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent standing, walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, handling, pushing, and pulling.
• Required use of safety glasses, safety footwear, and other assigned personal protective equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is performed indoors and outdoors in a collision-repair environment.
• Regular exposure to moving equipment, mechanical hazards, fumes, airborne particles, varying temperatures, and moderate-to-very-loud noise.
• Personal air and hand tools appropriate for the position are required; specialized equipment is provided by Housby.
• Occasional evening or weekend work may be required based on business needs.

COMPENSATION:

• Competitive Pay (Based on Experience)
• Bonus Program!
• Full benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company match, and more!
• 9 Paid Holidays (Including your Birthday off!)
• 120 Hours of PTO after your first year of full employment.
• Energetic and transparent work environment with a great company culture.
• Ongoing training, and professional development opportunities.

Housby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.