Auto Body/Collision Technician

US Lawns; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Tool box relocation

Pre-arranged vacation days

Paid training

Health insurance

Job summary

Dave Gill Chevrolet Body Shop in Columbus, OH is seeking experienced metal/body technicians to maintain high-quality standards in a busy shop.

You will perform repair orders, document work, and mentor newer technicians while staying compliant with safety and regulatory requirements. Join a team that values quality, safety, and continuous training.

Qualifications

• Two years of collision experience in a process-oriented shop preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Unrestricted driver's license and clean driving record.
• Able to drive both automatic and standard-transmission vehicles.
• Neat, clean, and professional appearance.
• Strong communication, presentation, and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs work outlined on repair order with efficiency, accuracy, and high quality and in accordance with dealership and insurance company standards.
• Places warranty parts in original part box and returns to Parts department.
• Communicates with body shop estimators if additional work is needed, if work outlined is not needed, and/or if repairs cannot be completed within the promised timeframe.
• Documents all work performed and recommended on the repair order with proper flag sheets, technician notes, etc.
• Participates in training programs, certifications, schools, and events
• Performs daily cleaning of all paint shop areas prior to leaving for the day
• Maintains dealership-owned tools and manuals in good working order and assumes accountability for those tools, returning all tools/manuals to their proper place after use
• Understands, stays abreast of, and complies with federal, state, and local regulations such as hazardous waste disposal, OSHA Right-to-Know, etc.
• Operates all tooling and equipment in a safe manner
• Immediately reports safety issues to management
• Helps fellow technicians in the learning process and acts as a mentor to new technicians by illustrating best practices and by embracing/promoting quality repairs
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Collision repair experience

Communication skills

Driver's license

Manual transmission knowledge

Appearance and professionalism

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

The Dave Gill Chevrolet Body Shop is seeking experienced metal/body technicians to maintain high‑quality standards in our busy shop located in Columbus, OH.

Responsibilities

• Performs work outlined on repair order with efficiency, accuracy, and high quality and in accordance with dealership and insurance company standards
• Places warranty parts in original part box and returns to Parts department
• Immediately communicates with body shop estimators if additional work is needed, if work outlined is not needed, and/or if repairs cannot be completed within the promised timeframe
• Documents all work performed and recommended on the repair order with proper flag sheets, technician notes, etc.
• Participates in Paint Company, ICAR, ASE, or other training programs, certifications, schools, and events
• Performs daily cleaning of all paint shop areas prior to leaving for the day
• Maintains dealership‑owned tools and manuals in good working order and assumes accountability for those tools, returning all tools/manuals to their proper place after use
• Understands, stays abreast of, and complies with federal, state, and local regulations such as hazardous waste disposal, OSHA Right‑to‑Know, etc.
• Operates all tooling and equipment in a safe manner
• Immediately reports safety issues to management
• Helps fellow technicians in the learning process and acts as a mentor to new technicians by illustrating best practices and by embracing/promoting quality repairs
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Two years of collision experience in a process‑oriented shop preferred
• High school diploma or GED required
• Impressive work ethic
• Neat, clean, and professional appearance
• Strong communication, presentation, and writing skills
• Unrestricted driver's license and clean driving record
• Able to drive both automatic and standard‑transmission vehicles

Benefits

• Signing bonus for experienced technicians
• Tool box relocation assistance
• Pre‑arranged vacation day honor
• Aggressive pay bumps for production
• Paid training
• Full family health insurance
• 401K with company contribution
• Life insurance
• Paid leave and holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Dave Gill Chevrolet is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a drug‑free environment. We recruit and hire qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.