Auto Body Technician
About The Position
The Auto Body Technician is responsible for delivering a successful customer experience by carefully assessing and repairing vehicles to restore them to pre-accident condition. The role involves thoroughly disassembling, repairing, and reassembling vehicles while supporting the facility’s goals for speed, quality, and customer service. The technician works with the repair team to meet facility KPIs and represents The Boyd Group as a Brand Ambassador. The position is with Gerber Collision & Glass in Princeton, Texas. Compensation is a flat rate of $25.30–$30+ per hour, tied to turned (booked) hours, and may include bonuses tied to individual or business initiatives. If compensation for a pay period is below minimum wage, clocked hours are paid at the applicable local or state minimum wage, whichever is greater.
Requirements
- At least 4–5 years of collision auto body repair experience.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Successful completion of a technical school program or a three-year apprenticeship as an auto body repairer.
- Ability to read job orders and work with very little supervision.
- Ability to work with other repairers in an auto body shop.
- Thorough understanding of vehicle body repair methods and procedures.
- Thorough understanding of how to use tools required for the trade.
- Ability to work safely in a noisy area with many odors present.
- Ability to lift up to 30 pounds at times.
- Ability to visually inspect vehicle damage in a variety of weather conditions.
- Ability to bend, stretch, kneel, and squat to perform repairs and inspections.
Responsibilities
- Follow the WOW (Wow Operating Way) plan consistently.
- Plan necessary repair work and prepare customer cost estimates.
- Repair vehicle body damage, including dents and structural damage to chassis and frames.
- Remove damaged vehicle sections and replace them with new or aftermarket parts.
- Repair or replace glass, windshields, and interior parts as needed.
- Weld, attach, or fit vehicle parts into place.
- Prepare and repaint vehicles using factory-specified paint or an agreed-upon equivalent.
- Complete work orders within labor time guidelines when possible.
- Inspect repaired vehicles to ensure the work was completed correctly.
- Work with other team members toward repair facility KPIs and customer-service goals.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
