Body Technician

Hendrick Automotive Group•Kansas City, MO

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Body Technician identifies and performs necessary body repairs on customer vehicles in accordance with factory and Collision Center specifications. The role includes examining vehicle damage, determining repair needs, estimating costs, requesting parts, replacing damaged body parts, and documenting completed repairs. Repairs must be completed efficiently and in accordance with Collision Center and insurance company guidelines. The position has no direct supervisory responsibilities. The technician maintains an organized, clean, and safe work area; participates in required training; accurately records hours worked; and follows company policies, safety rules, and Safeguards regulations. The role requires regular and predictable attendance, and scheduled shifts may include evenings, weekends, and holidays. Duties are performed primarily in the Collision Center, with frequent interaction with customers, estimators, and Collision Center management. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Five or more years of desired work experience.
Demonstrable knowledge of body repair methods.
Collision Center repair training or commensurate experience.
Ability to operate equipment necessary to perform Collision Center repair functions.
Valid driver’s license.
Basic computer skills to use the timekeeping system and ability to learn the parts department computer inventory and ordering system.
Ability to understand and follow instructions and communicate effectively with customers and company personnel.
Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos; present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out instructions, deal with standardized situations, and understand and follow technical manuals.
Regular and predictable attendance.
Ability to lift up to 80 pounds and perform the listed physical activities, including standing, walking, handling items, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
Must pass an OSHA respiratory medical exam.

Responsibilities

Examine body damage on customer vehicles.
Identify necessary body repair work and estimate its cost.
Request necessary parts.
Perform body repairs, including removing damaged body parts and replacing them with fixed or new parts.
Document repairs performed.
Complete repairs efficiently and according to Collision Center and insurance company guidelines.
Maintain CSI at or above Company standards.
Maintain an organized, clean, and safe work area.
Participate in required training.
Record all hours worked accurately in the company timekeeping system.
Follow Safeguards rules and regulations.
Demonstrate the Company’s Core Values and comply with Company policies and procedures.
Observe all Federal, State, Local, and Company safety rules and regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.