Auto Body Technician

The Boyd Group; Watauga (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Parental Leave

Holidays

Health Insurance Day 1

401(k) Match

Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance

Education Opportunities

Safety Glasses Provided

Uniform Stipend

Daily Pay option

Job summary

Gerber Collision & Glass in Watauga, TX is seeking an experienced auto body repair technician. Candidates should have 4-5 years of collision repair experience and a high school diploma or equivalent, with a tech school program or a 3-year apprenticeship preferred.

Responsibilities include planning repair work, preparing customer estimates, using cutting guns, plasma cutters, jacks, hammers and pliers, repairing dents, realigning chassis, replacing parts and painting to factory specs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4-5 years collision auto body repair experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; tech school or apprenticeship preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan repair work and prepare customer cost estimates.
• Use tools such as cutting guns, plasma cutters, hydraulic jacks, hammers and pliers to repair vehicle sections.
• Realign car chassis and frames to repair structural damage; replace damaged sections with new or aftermarket parts.
• Weld and fit parts; prep and repaint vehicles to factory specs or equivalents.
• Complete work orders within labor time guidelines and inspect finished work for quality.

Skills

Reading job orders

Teamwork

Self supervision

Repair methods knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

3-year apprenticeship or tech program

Tools

Cutting guns

Plasma cutters

Hydraulic jacks

Hammers

Pliers

Job description

Company: Gerber Collision & GlassGreat Teams Don’t Happen by
Accident
Built with Intent. Driven by YOU.
At the
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?
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

Gerber Collision & Glass - Watauga, TX

4-5 years minimum collision auto body repair experience required

Key Job Responsibilities

• Ensure 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 Required

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Successful completion of 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

• 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 - $30.00 + / Hour 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.

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.