Auto Body Technician

Gerber Collision & Glass; Bryan (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

The Boyd Group is seeking an Auto Body Technician in Bryan, TX to repair vehicles to pre-accident condition with meticulous attention to detail and customer satisfaction. You will disassemble, repair, and reassemble vehicles, ensuring alignment with our Wow Operating Way and quality standards.

You will work with a team to estimate repair costs, use a range of tools, and complete work within labor time guidelines, contributing to our speed, quality and customer excellence standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical school program completion or 3-year apprenticeship preferred.
• Ability to read job orders with minimal supervision.
• Excellent teamwork in a fast-paced shop.
• Knowledge of auto body repair methods and tool usage.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds and work in a noisy environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan repair work and prepare cost estimates for customers.
• Use tools to repair sections of a vehicle.
• Hammer dents and apply fillers when needed.
• Realign chassis and frames to repair structural damage.
• Replace damaged sections and glass as needed.
• Inspect vehicles after repair for quality.
• Complete work orders within labor guidelines.

Skills

Read job orders

Team collaboration

Vehicle body repair

Tool usage

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical school program or 3-year apprenticeship

Tools

Cutting guns

Plasma cutters

Hydraulic jacks

Welding

Paint sprayers

Job description

TX Bryan - 157101We put our team members first. You’ll receive a great salary and benefits, and experience the support and opportunity you deserve. You’re empowered to make decisions. You control your future.Job Description:The Auto Body Technician’s primary responsibility and accountability includes providing an exceptional and successful customer experience through the meticulous assessment and quality repair of each customer’s vehicle to restore it back to pre-accident condition. The Auto Body Technician thoroughly disassembles, repairs, and reassembles each vehicle while playing a pivotal role to our company’s promise of speed, quality and customer excellence. The Auto Body Technician works in alignment with all team members in achieving the repair facilities KPIs and is committed to being a dedicated Brand Ambassador of The Boyd Group at all times.Key Job ResponsibilitiesEnsure consistent execution of WOW (Wow Operating Way) plan.Plans the repair work that is necessary and prepares cost estimates for customers. Uses various tools such as cutting guns, plasma cutters, hydraulic jacks, hammers, and pliers to repair sections of a vehicle.Hammers out dents, dimples, and other minor body damage if possible; mixes and applies filler resins to repair dents when other methods are not feasible.Realigns car chassis and frames to repair structural damage.Removes damaged sections of vehicles and replaces them with new or aftermarket parts. Replaces or repairs glass and windshields as needed.Replaces or repairs interior parts as needed.Welds and otherwise attaches or fits parts into place and Prepares and repaints vehicles with factory-specified paint or agreed-upon equivalent.Attempts to complete work orders within labor time guidelines. Ensures all work has been executed correctly by inspecting vehicles after repair.Performs other related duties as assigned.Education and/or Experience RequiredHigh school diploma or equivalent required.Successful completion of technical school program OR a 3-year apprenticeship as an auto body repairer.Required Skills/AbilitiesAbility to read job orders and work with very little supervision.Ability to work with other repairers within an auto body shop.Thorough understanding of methods and procedures to repair vehicle bodies.Thorough understanding of how to use tools required for the trade.Other RequirementsMust be able to work safely in a noisy area with many odors present.Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds at times.Must be able to visually inspect vehicle damage in a variety of weather conditions.Must be able to bend, stretch, kneel, and squat to perform repairs and inspections.Please note, this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.The physical demands of your job must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job. #ABTWESTAI Disclosure Statement:At The Boyd Group and all affiliated companies, we do not use artificial intelligence (AI) or automated tools to screen, assess, or select applicants for employment. All hiring decisions are made by real people who review each application individually.Compensation Details:$21 - 30 / Hour Flat RateFlat Rate Compensation is a performance-based structure directly tied to turned hours, also referred to as booked hours. In the event that total compensation in a pay period is less than minimum wage, clocked hours will be calculated with a guarantee of applicable local or state minimum wage, whichever is greater.Compensation is commensurate with skill, education and experience.Supplemental Pay:This position may also be eligible for Bonus opportunities tied to individual or business initiatives.