Auto Body Technician

Blue Bird Bus Sales of Virginia; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k eligibility

Paid time off

Company paid life insurance

Paid time off

Company paid life insurance

Job summary

A Virginia-based bus sales company is looking for an Auto Body Technician to perform repairs on vehicles including metal, plastic, and fiberglass parts. Responsibilities include planning repair work, using various tools, and performing structural realignments. Candidates need a high school diploma and preferred vocational training, with at least three years of experience in auto repairs. The position offers excellent pay and comprehensive benefits including insurance and 401k eligibility.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Preferred vocational/technical school in auto repair.
• Minimum of three years related experience preferred.
• Ability to read job orders and work with others in a shop.

Responsibilities

• Plans repair work and uses various tools for vehicle repairs.
• Hammers out dents and applies filler resins as needed.
• Realigns chassis and frames to repair structural damage.
• Replaces damaged sections with new or aftermarket parts.
• Prepares vehicles with factory-specified paint.
• Repairs glass, interiors, and welds components as required.
• Prepares and repoints vehicle with paint or equivalent.
• Inspects vehicles after repair to ensure quality.

Skills

Ability to read job orders

Ability to work with others or independently

Understanding of repair methods and procedures

Proficient with tools for auto body repairs

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Vocational/technical school program or apprenticeship

Three years of related experience

Tools

General hand tools

Plasma cutters

Hydraulic jacks

Hammers

Pliers

Job description

Blue Bird Bus Sales of Virginia is looking for great people to join our family and grow business in Virginia! We are gaining traction in Virginia because of the service we offer and are looking for Technicians. If you are ready for a team environment, excellent pay, in house and factory training, with great benefits, come apply with us and join our team and together we can grow this business.

We offer medical, dental, vision insurance; 401k eligibility, paid time off, and company paid life insurance.

There are 2 separate positions: In shop technician - located at the shop. Mobile technician is a travel position. Hourly rate based on experience.

Auto Body Technician

The Auto Body Technician will make repairs to metal, plastic, and fiberglass parts of vehicles.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Plans the repair work that is necessary
• 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 chassis and frames to repair structural damage
• Removes damaged sections of vehicles and replaces 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
• Prepares and repoints vehicle with factory-specified paint or agreed-upon equivalent
• Ensures all work has been executed correctly by inspecting vehicles after repair

What you need to succeed

• Ability to read job orders
• Ability to work with other repairers within auto body shop or independently
• Thorough understanding of methods and procedures to repair vehicle body
• Thorough understanding of how to use tools required for the trades

Education / Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Vocational/technical school program or apprenticeship in auto repair or related field preferred
• Three years of related experience preferred
• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Required

• You must supply your own general hand tools
• Must be able to bend, stretch, kneel, and squat to perform repairs and safety inspections
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds at times

Blue Bird Bus Sales provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veterans' status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.