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Auto Body Technician

Boyd Group Services•San Diego, CA
•$26 - $36

About The Position

The Auto Body Technician is responsible for delivering an exceptional customer experience by carefully assessing and repairing vehicles to restore them to pre-accident condition. The technician disassembles, repairs, and reassembles vehicles while supporting the company’s goals for speed, quality, and customer service. The role works with other team members to achieve repair-facility KPIs and represents The Boyd Group as a brand ambassador. The position plans repair work and prepares cost estimates, repairs vehicle body and structural damage, replaces or repairs vehicle components and glass, welds and fits parts, and prepares and repaints vehicles. Technicians are expected to follow the WOW Operating Way, meet labor-time guidelines, and inspect completed repairs for quality. Work takes place in a noisy area where odors may be present and involves physical activity such as lifting, bending, stretching, kneeling, and squatting. Compensation is flat rate, ranging from $25.50 to $35.50 per hour, based on turned or booked hours. If compensation for a pay period falls below minimum wage, clocked hours are covered at the applicable local or state minimum wage, whichever is greater. Compensation is commensurate 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 within 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 cost estimates for customers.
  • Repair dents and other body damage using appropriate methods and tools, including applying 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.
  • 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 the work was completed correctly.
  • Work with other repairers and team members to support repair-facility KPIs and 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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