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Automotive Body Repair Specialist

Van Body Specialist

Ready to rev up your career? Are you a skilled technician interested in a rewarding career in a growing industry? Consider becoming a Van body Specialist with U-Haul! In this role you will repair trucks and vans as well as apply decals, ensuring that U-Haul Company’s fleet remains in pristine condition. In exchange you will enjoy U-Haul Company’s excellent benefits and supportive Company culture.

Whether you are looking for your first job in the industry or have vehicle body repair experience already, U-Haul is the place for you! We have the largest fleet of trucks and trailers in the industry and we need a first-class team to keep them maintained for our customers. We add to our fleet each year, thereby ensuring that you are always working on the latest new equipment.  

As a van body specialist, you will use U-Haul Company’s proprietary technology to assess and care for field vehicles. U-Haul provides the support and tools you need to succeed and grow, so if you want a job with endless opportunities for career growth, apply today! 

Our motto is “Hire Fast, Pay Fast." You can start today and get paid today! Schedule a hands-on working interview and get paid for it. We also offer a $100 hiring bonus!

Van Body Specialist Primary Responsibilities:

  • Repair truck cab and van bodies with Bondo and fiberglass.
  • Repair wiring and lighting.
  • Apply imaging decals.
  • Repair van body structural components and bumpers.

Van Body Specialist Minimum Qualifications:

  • Driver’s license
  • Provide your own hand tools.
  • Skilled at welding steel and aluminum

Shift - Monday - Friday : 6:30AM - 3:30PM

Pay : DOE

Perks of joining the U-Haul Team:

Get your career moving with a company who empowers team members to be the healthiest version of themselves! We provide robust wellness benefits, events, and resources to help team members becomes the happiest and healthiest they can be.

We offer a Technician Training program that encompasses both Ford and GMC Training Classes, as well as a tool purchase program. 

U-Haul offers Body Shop Technicians:

  • Full medical coverage, if eligible
  • Prescription plans, if eligible
  • Dental and vision plans
  • Registered Dietitian Program, if eligible
  • Gym Reimbursement Program
  • Weight Watchers, if eligible
  • Virtual doctor visits
  • Career stability
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Valuable on-the-job training
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Free online courses for personal and professional development at U-Haul University®
  • Business-travel insurance
  • You Matter Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid holidays, vacation and sick days, if eligible
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • 401(k) savings plan
  • Life insurance
  • Critical illness/group accident coverage
  • 24-hour physician available for kids
  • MetLaw Legal Program
  • MetLife auto and home insurance
  • Mindset App Program
  • Discounts on cell phone plans, hotels and more
  • LifeLock identity theft protection
  • Savvy consumer-wellness programs - from health-care tips to financial wellness
  • Dave Ramsey’s SmartDollar Program
  • U-Haul Federal Credit Union membership

Work Environment: 

The work involves moderate risks or discomforts which require special safety precautions, e.g., working around moving parts, machines, fumes, or chemicals. May be required to use protective clothing or gear such as masks, goggles, gloves, or shields. 

Physical Demands: 

The work requires some physical exertion, such as long periods both indoors and outdoors while remaining stationary, traversing spaces, repositioning to reach and use tools, and moving a minimum of 50 lbs. assisted or unassisted. 



U-Haul is an equal opportunity employer. All applications for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, provincial, state, or local law. Individual accommodations are available on requests for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Information obtained during this process will only be shared on a need to know basis.

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