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Truck Centers, Inc.

Sells and services heavy-duty trucks in the Midwest

Body Shop Technician

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
$21.87 - $32.81/hr+ 401(k) match
Mid
South Bend, IN, USA
In Person
Automotive Service & RepairCollision, Body & Glass Repair

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • A valid driver's license and the ability to meet insurance requirements are required.
  • At least 2 years of collision repair, fabrication, painting, and welding experience is required to repair fiberglass and metal parts.
  • Demonstrated technical skills and the ability to follow detailed instructions are required.
  • The ability to lift or move up to 110 pounds without assistance is required.
  • Participation in a pre-employment background check and drug screen is required.
Responsibilities
  • Review each repair order and estimator's notes to understand the repairs needed before beginning vehicle work.
  • Perform vehicle teardown, repairs of all types, welding, and painting as instructed.
  • Identify parts necessary for repair completion and coordinate with the Parts department to reduce downtime.
  • Maintain thorough knowledge of heavy-duty operating systems and original equipment manufacturer technical repair processes.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace according to company and Elite Support guidelines.
Desired Qualifications
  • A Class A commercial driver's license with air brake endorsement is highly preferred.
  • Heavy-duty repair experience is highly preferred.

About the company

Truck Centers, Inc. sells, services and repairs heavy-duty trucks for trucking fleets and other commercial operators across Illinois, Indiana and Missouri. It is a franchised Freightliner and Western Star dealer, selling trucks for highway and vocational work, including pre-owned units, along with Detroit engines and related components. Its dealerships also run parts counters with delivery, service shops with mobile repair and 24/7 road service, and collision centers that fix trucks, buses and RVs of any make. The family-owned company earns money from truck sales, help arranging financing, parts sales and repair labor. Truck Centers, Inc. was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Troy, Illinois.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Troy, IL

Founded

1970

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What believers are saying

  • Lineup is widening: in July 2026, TCI announced it will sell Battle Motors' diesel, natural gas and electric work trucks.
  • Apprentices get structure: TCI's technician program pairs 16 weeks of training modules with 12 weeks of senior-technician mentoring.
  • A signing bonus is on offer: TCI's Troy second-shift diesel mechanic opening lists up to $7,500 for qualified technicians.

What critics are saying

  • Its dealerships rest on one maker: Daimler Truck North America builds both the Freightliner and Western Star trucks TCI sells.
  • Mechanics supply their own tools: TCI's South Bend technician posting requires personal tools, with specialty tooling shared on site.
  • Availability extends past set hours: TCI's Champaign-based mobile diesel mechanic must stay available to customers outside normal hours when needed.

What makes Truck Centers, Inc. unique

  • Training is built in: TCI runs a 24,000-square-foot Daimler Trucks North America training center that also teaches other dealers' technicians.
  • Parts depth backs service: TCI carries more than $23 million in stocked parts inventory.
  • Service meets a factory standard: TCI was in Freightliner's first tier of dealers validated for its Elite Support service program.

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