Auto Body Technician

Gerber Collision & Glass; Troy (MO); On-site; USD 31,684 - 45,460; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Parental Leave

Paid holidays

Insurance Day 1

401(k)

Disability & Life Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance

Continuing Education

Safety Glasses

Uniform Stipend

Daily Pay

Job summary

Gerber Collision & Glass in Missouri Troy is seeking an Auto Body Technician to provide an exceptional customer experience through meticulous assessment and high‑quality repair of each vehicle, restoring it to pre‑accident condition. You will disassemble, repair, and reassemble vehicles while collaborating with teammates to hit KPIs and uphold the Brand Ambassador promise of The Boyd Group.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and completion of a technical school program or a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Execute WOW plan consistently.
• Plan repairs and prepare customer cost estimates.
• Repair dents and body damage with filler when needed.
• Realign chassis and frames to fix structural damage.
• Replace damaged parts and glass; repair interiors.
• Weld and fit parts; repaint to factory specs.
• Complete work orders within labor guidelines and inspect work.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading job orders

Team collaboration

Repair knowledge

Tool usage

Education

High school diploma

Technical school / apprenticeship

Tools

Cutting tools

Plasma cutters

Hydraulic jacks

Hammers & pliers

Job description

Built with Intent. Driven by YOU.

At Gerber Collision & Glass, our teams work to provide the elite infrastructure and supportive environment you need to be the best and outperform at every touchpoint in collision and glass services.

As we continue to grow and lead the industry, we ensure you have the resources and the team behind you to move your career forward.

Ready to grow with a team that’s built for your success? Apply today.

Our Commitment

The Boyd Group welcomes unique talents from all backgrounds and characteristics. We act with integrity and appreciate the diverse perspectives that make our "Greater Team" exceptional. Qualified individuals, including those with disabilities and Protected Veterans, are encouraged to apply.

Job Description

The Auto Body Technician’s primary responsibility and accountability is to provide an exceptional and successful customer experience through the meticulous assessment and quality repair of each customer’s vehicle to restore it to pre‑accident condition. The technician thoroughly disassembles, repairs, and reassembles each vehicle while playing a pivotal role in our company’s promise of speed, quality, and customer excellence. The 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 Responsibilities

• Ensure consistent execution of WOW (Wow Operating Way) plan.
• Plan repair work and prepare cost estimates for customers. Use various tools such as cutting guns, plasma cutters, hydraulic jacks, hammers, and pliers to repair vehicle sections.
• Hammer out dents, dimples, and other minor body damage; mix and apply filler resins to repair dents when other methods are not feasible.
• Realign car chassis and frames to repair structural damage.
• Remove damaged sections of vehicles and replace them with new or aftermarket parts. Replace or repair glass and windshields as needed.
• Replace or repair interior parts as needed.
• Weld and otherwise attach or fit parts into place; prepare and repaint vehicles with factory‑specified paint or agreed‑upon equivalent.
• Attempt to complete work orders within labor time guidelines. Ensure all work has been executed correctly by inspecting vehicles after repair.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education And/or Experience Required

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Successful completion of a technical school program or a 3‑year apprenticeship as an auto body repairer.

Required Skills/Abilities

• 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 methods and procedures to repair vehicle bodies.
• Thorough understanding of how to use tools required for the trade.

Other Requirements

• Must 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.

Benefits That Drive Your Success

Gerber offers the comprehensive benefits you expect from an industry leader, including:

• Annual Paid Time Off (PTO) plans
• 2 weeks of Paid Parental Leave for full‑time employees who work a minimum of 30 hours per week
• 6 paid holidays annually
• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance effective Day 1
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
• Employer‑Paid Short‑Term Disability & 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 available

About Us

Gerber Collision & Glass has been WOWing customers with our collision repair services for over 80 years. Please visit gerbercareers.com to learn more about our company.

AI 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

$23.00 - $33.00 Flat Rate!

Flat 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.

Supplemental Pay

Compensation is commensurate with skill, education and experience.

This position may also be eligible for bonus opportunities tied to individual or business initiatives.