Auto Body Technician (Flat Rate)

Gerber Collision & Glass; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Gerber Collision & Glass in Salem, VA is seeking an Auto Body Technician to repair vehicles to pre‑accident condition with emphasis on speed, quality and customer satisfaction. You will disassemble, repair, and reassemble vehicles, align frames, and finish with factory‑specified paint.

Strong teamwork and ability to read job orders are essential. The role requires repairing parts, replacing damaged sections, and ensuring work orders are completed within labor guidelines while delivering a safe,

Qualifications

• High-school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of a technical school program OR a 3-year apprenticeship as an auto body repairer.
• Ability to read job orders with minimal supervision.
• Strong shop collaboration and understanding of repair methods.

Responsibilities

• Plan and repair vehicles to restore pre-accident condition.
• Disassemble, repair, and reassemble vehicles with attention to speed and quality.
• Realign chassis and frames to fix structural damage.
• Replace damaged sections with new or aftermarket parts and repaint as needed.
• Ensure work orders meet labor time guidelines and inspect finished vehicles.

Education

High-school diploma or equivalent

Technical school program or 3-year apprenticeship

Tools

Cutting guns

Plasma cutters

Hydraulic jacks

Hammers

Pliers

Filler resins

Paint supplies

Job description

VA Salem-4th Street - 160017

We 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 Responsibilities

• Ensure consistent execution of WOW (Wow Operating Way) plan.
• Plan 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.
• 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 and prepare and repaint vehicles with factory‑specified paint or an 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.

Print—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.

Compensation Details: $75,000+ annually depending on flagged hours per week