Collision Auto Body Technician
About The Position
The Auto Body Technician is responsible for delivering an exceptional customer experience through careful assessment and quality repair of vehicles, restoring them to pre-accident condition. The technician disassembles, repairs, and reassembles vehicles and works with the repair team to meet facility KPIs and the company’s standards for speed, quality, and customer service. The role also represents The Boyd Group as a brand ambassador. This position plans repair work and prepares cost estimates, performs structural and cosmetic repairs, replaces or repairs vehicle components and glass, and prepares and repaints vehicles using factory-specified paint or an agreed equivalent. Technicians are expected to complete work within labor-time guidelines and inspect repairs to confirm the work was completed correctly. Compensation is $21–$29 per hour, flat rate, and is commensurate with skill, education, and experience. Supplemental bonuses may be available for individual or business initiatives. If compensation for a pay period is below minimum wage, clocked hours are calculated with a guarantee of the applicable local or state minimum wage, whichever is greater.
Requirements
- 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
- Ensure consistent execution of the WOW (Wow Operating Way) plan.
- Plan necessary repair work and prepare customer cost estimates.
- Use trade tools to repair vehicle sections and body damage.
- Hammer out dents, dimples, and other minor body damage where possible; mix and apply filler resins when needed.
- Realign vehicle chassis and frames to repair structural damage.
- 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 parts into place.
- Prepare and repaint vehicles with factory-specified paint or an agreed-upon equivalent.
- Attempt to complete work orders within labor-time guidelines.
- Inspect vehicles after repair to ensure the work was executed correctly.
- Work with team members to achieve repair-facility KPIs and provide customer service.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Annual paid time off (PTO) plans.
- Two weeks of paid parental leave for full-time employees who work a minimum of 30 hours per week.
- Six paid holidays annually.
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance effective Day 1.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
- Employer-paid short-term disability and 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.
- Potential bonus opportunities tied to individual or business initiatives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
