Auto Body Technicians

Boyd Group Services•Abilene, TX

11d•$90,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

Gerber Collision & Glass is seeking an experienced Auto Body Technician for their Abilene Area, TX location. The primary responsibility of this role is to ensure an exceptional customer experience by meticulously assessing and quality repairing vehicles to restore them to pre-accident condition. The technician will disassemble, repair, and reassemble vehicles, playing a key role in the company's promise of speed, quality, and customer excellence. This position requires working in alignment with team members to achieve repair facility KPIs and acting as a Brand Ambassador for The Boyd Group.

Requirements

4 - 5 years minimum prior collision repair auto body experience.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Successful completion of technical school program OR a 3-year apprenticeship as an auto body repairer.
Ability to read job orders and work with very little supervision.
Ability to work with other repairers within an auto body shop.
Thorough understanding of methods and procedures to repair vehicle bodies.
Thorough understanding of how to use tools required for the trade.
Must be able to work safely in a noisy area with many odors present.
Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds at times.
Must be able to visually inspect vehicle damage in a variety of weather conditions.
Must be able to bend, stretch, kneel, and squat to perform repairs and inspections.

Nice To Haves

Tech Teams strongly encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

Ensure consistent execution of WOW (Wow Operating Way) plan.
Plan repair work and prepare cost estimates for customers.
Use various tools such as cutting guns, plasma cutters, hydraulic jacks, hammers, and pliers to repair vehicle sections.
Hammer out dents, dimples, and other minor body damage, or mix and apply filler resins when other methods are not feasible.
Realign car chassis and frames to repair structural damage.
Remove damaged sections of vehicles and replace them with new or aftermarket parts.
Replace or repair glass and windshields as needed.
Replace or repair interior parts as needed.
Weld and attach or fit parts into place.
Prepare and repaint vehicles with factory-specified paint or agreed-upon equivalent.
Attempt to complete work orders within labor time guidelines.
Inspect vehicles after repair to ensure all work has been executed correctly.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Annual Paid Time Off (PTO) plans
2 weeks of Paid Parental Leave for Full time Employees who work a minimum of 30 hours per week
6 paid holidays annually
Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance effective Day 1
401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
Employer Paid Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance
Additional Voluntary Life Insurance
Continuing Education Opportunities
Free Prescription or Non-Prescription Safety Glasses annually
Annual Voluntary Uniform Stipend
Voluntary Daily Pay option available