Auto Body Technician — Elite Collision Repair Pro

Gerber Collision & Glass; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual PTO

Paid Parental Leave

6 paid holidays

Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & V

401(k) Retirement Plan with company

Employer Paid Short-Term Disability &

Continuing Education Opportunities

Safety Glasses

Uniform Stipend

Voluntary Daily Pay

Job summary

Gerber Collision & Glass in Chesapeake, VA is seeking an Auto Body Technician to deliver exceptional customer experiences through meticulous vehicle repair to pre-accident condition.

You will disassemble, repair, and reassemble vehicles, align chassis, replace parts and glass, and ensure work meets KPIs while upholding brand standards. The role emphasizes quality, speed, and teamwork.

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Reading job orders

Team collaboration

Vehicle body repair methods

Tool usage

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical school program

3-year apprenticeship in auto body repair

Tools

Cutting guns

Plasma cutters

Hydraulic jacks

Hammers

Pliers

Job description

Gerber Collision & Glass in Chesapeake, VA is seeking an Auto Body Technician to deliver exceptional customer experiences through meticulous vehicle repair to pre-accident condition.

You will disassemble, repair, and reassemble vehicles, align chassis, replace parts and glass, and ensure work meets KPIs while upholding brand standards. The role emphasizes quality, speed, and teamwork.