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Body Shop Technician - Ridgefield, WA

CompanyFreightliner Northwest
LocationRidgefield
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 5, 2026
About The Company
Gordon Truck Centers has been helping customers satisfy their transportation needs since 1986. As a full-service dealer, Gordon Truck Centers can sell, finance, insure and service commercial trucks for medium and heavy duty applications. Our goal is to exceed customer expectations and create a long-term relationship with our clientele. - Exclusive Freightliner Dealership - Full-service body shop - Premier used truck dealer - Competitive financing & full coverage commercial trucking insurance At Gordon Truck Centers, we offer new Freightliner trucks in Pacific, along with used trucks by top manufacturers. Our sales staff will help you find that new or used commercial truck you have been searching for in Pacific. For years, our financial staff at Valley Freightliner, Inc. has offered expert advice for those seeking a great Freightliner truck loan and truck insurance. Our service doesn't stop there. Pacific customers can come in and take advantage of our knowledgeable Freightliner truck repair & service technicians and a fully-stocked inventory of Freightliner truck parts.
About the Role

Overview

Gordon Truck Centers, Inc. (GTC) is now accepting applications from body shop technicians, collision repair technicians, frame technicians or those with heavy duty truck body experience for the Ridgefield, WA GTC/Western Star Northwest location.

 

At GTC, you will be working with cutting-edge industry technologies. With the help of a team and leadership you can rely on as well as training to build your skillset, we’ll coach and encourage you every step of the way in well equipped, safe facilities where you’re empowered to do what’s right - whether you’re performing routine maintenance or complete engine overhauls. Click to learn more about GTC.

 

About GTC

Helping customers satisfy their transportation needs since 1986, Gordon Truck Centers, Inc. (GTC) is an expanded network of 19 dealerships doing business as Gordon Truck Centers, Freightliner Northwest, Western Star Northwest, TrailerCraft, Western Mountain Bus and Freightliner of Hawaii. As a full-service Freightliner, Western Star, Wilson Trailer dealership family, GTC can sell, finance, insure and service commercial trucks for medium and heavy-duty applications.

Responsibilities

Western Star Northwest Body Shop Technicians:

  • Perform repairs to fiberglass, composites, steel and aluminum.
  • Perform basic mechanical duties related to collision repairs.
  • Perform basic prier and paint duties.

At GTC, you will be working with cutting edge industry technologies. With the help of a team you can rely on and training to build your skill sets, we’ll coach and encourage you every step of the way in well equipped, safe facilities where you’re empowered to do what’s right - whether you’re performing routine maintenance or complete engine overhauls.

Qualifications

Body shop experience required. Bring your strong body shop skills, team player mentality and belief in safety first to GTC! 

 

Pay Range: $20.00 to $50.00 per hour

Based upon level of skill and experience. Shift differential and mentor/lead pay available.

 

Learn more about careers in our body shops: https://youtu.be/t8LhJFGue-U

 

GTC General Benefits Description 

Gordon Truck Centers, Inc. (GTC) provides a healthcare plan that covers medical, dental, vision and prescription benefits for eligible employees as well as a basic group term life insurance policy and employee assistance program (EAP). Eligible employees can enroll in our company Health Savings Account (HSA). Tuition reimbursement and profit sharing are available for employees.

For retirement savings, GTC offers traditional pre-tax 401(k) and post-tax Roth 401(k) options.  For qualifying employees, the company will match dollar for dollar of your contributions up to 3% of your income. Employees receive paid vacation, personal time off (PTO) and six (6) paid holidays. More information can be found at https://www.gordontruckcenters.com/benefits.

 

Apply Today! We look forward to working with you!

 

GTC is an equal opportunity employer. This position is classified as safety sensitive. All offers of employment are made contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check. A motor vehicle records check is also required for positions with driving responsibilities. Mechanics frequently lift up to 75 pounds and must have a full complement of tools.

 

 

E-Verify Program

Gordon Truck Centers, Inc. uses the E-Verify program, which confirms employment authorization of all newly hired employees and most existing employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. For new hires, the E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification on or before the first day of work. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates. For up-to-date information on E-Verify, go to www.uscis.gov and click on 'E-Verify' located near the bottom of the page.

Key Skills
Collision repairFiberglass repairComposite repairSteel repairAluminum repairMechanical repairPaintingPrimingHeavy duty truck maintenanceTeamworkSafety compliance
Categories
TradesTransportationManufacturing
Benefits
Medical insuranceDental insuranceVision insurancePrescription benefitsLife insuranceEmployee assistance programHealth savings accountTuition reimbursementProfit sharing401(k)Roth 401(k)Paid vacationPaid time offPaid holidays
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The technician will perform repairs on fiberglass, composite, steel, and aluminum components of commercial trucks. They are also responsible for basic mechanical duties related to collision repairs and performing primer and paint tasks.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
$20 - $50
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
50
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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