Collision Auto Body Technician

Boyd Group Services•Lehigh Acres, FL

5d•$20 - $29

About The Position

The Auto Body Technician provides an exceptional customer experience by assessing and repairing vehicles to restore them to pre-accident condition. The technician disassembles, repairs, and reassembles vehicles, supporting the facility’s speed, quality, and customer-service goals. The role works with other team members to achieve repair-facility KPIs and represents The Boyd Group as a brand ambassador. Responsibilities include planning repair work and preparing customer cost estimates; repairing dents and structural damage; removing and replacing damaged vehicle sections and parts; repairing or replacing glass and interior parts; welding and fitting parts; and preparing and repainting vehicles with factory-specified paint or an agreed equivalent. Technicians are expected to work toward labor-time guidelines and inspect completed repairs. The position requires working safely in a noisy environment with many odors and performing physical tasks such as lifting, bending, stretching, kneeling, and squatting. Compensation is $20–$29 per hour on a flat-rate basis tied to turned or booked hours. If pay-period compensation is below minimum wage, clocked hours are calculated with a guarantee of the applicable local or state minimum wage, whichever is greater. Compensation varies with skill, education, and experience. The position may also be eligible for bonuses tied to individual or business initiatives.

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.
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 cost estimates for customers.
Use trade tools to repair vehicle sections and body damage.
Hammer out dents and other minor damage when possible; mix and apply filler resins when other repair methods are not feasible.
Realign car chassis and frames to repair structural damage.
Remove damaged vehicle sections and replace them with new or aftermarket parts.
Replace or repair glass and windshields as needed.
Replace or repair interior parts as needed.
Weld, attach, or fit parts into place.
Prepare and repaint vehicles using factory-specified paint or an agreed-upon equivalent.
Attempt to complete work orders within labor-time guidelines.
Inspect vehicles after repair to ensure work has been executed correctly.
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 on 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.