Technician Body Shop
First Student•Brooklyn, NY
•Onsite
About The Position
We are hiring an experienced Auto Body Technician to repair and restore buses, vans, and other fleet vehicles. This is a hands-on role for someone who can evaluate body damage, determine the right repair method, and complete quality work with limited supervision.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Auto Body and Collision Damage Repair certificate or at least five years of practical auto body repair experience
- Experience operating welding, plasma-cutting, and standard auto body repair equipment
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Basic computer and documentation skills
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Ability to accurately estimate repair time, parts, and materials
Nice To Haves
- ASE credentials preferred
Responsibilities
- Inspect vehicle body damage and determine the best repair method
- Straighten bent body panels and remove dents
- Repair or replace damaged sheet metal and body components
- Use hand tools, power tools, metal-forming equipment, plasma cutters, and welding equipment
- Remove, install, adjust, and align body panels and related components
- Repair locks, latches, glass, upholstery, and other body accessories as needed
- Prepare written repair estimates when requested
- Document labor, parts, materials, and completed repairs accurately on work orders
- Maintain vehicle security and safety while repairs are being completed
- Follow all shop safety, PPE, environmental, and waste-disposal procedures
- Maintain a clean, safe, and team-oriented work environment
Benefits
- Considered safety-sensitive depending on location and may be subject to drug and alcohol testing. In Washington State, testing may include cannabis.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
