Auto Body Technician — Growth, Benefits & Training

Gerber Collision (Texas), Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Short-term disability

Life insurance

Continuing education opportunities

Safety glasses

Uniform stipend

Daily pay option

Job summary

Gerber Collision & Glass in Austin, TX, is seeking an Auto Body Technician with 4–5 years of collision repair experience. You’ll disassemble, repair, and reassemble vehicles to pre-accident condition and help deliver speed, quality, and exceptional customer service.

You’ll work with cutting tools and common shop equipment, read job orders, estimate costs, and ensure repairs meet standards. A high school diploma or equivalent and technical training or apprenticeship are required; eligible to

Qualifications

• 4-5 years minimum collision auto body repair experience required.
• High school diploma or equivalent; completion of technical school program OR a 3-year apprenticeship.
• Ability to read job orders and work with very little supervision.

Responsibilities

• Ensure consistent execution of WOW (Wow Operating Way) plan.
• Plan the repair work and prepare cost estimates for customers.
• Repair sections of a vehicle using cutting guns, plasma cutters, jacks, hammers and pliers.
• Hammer out dents and apply filler resins where needed.
• Realign chassis and frames to repair structural damage.
• Replace damaged sections with new or aftermarket parts.
• Replace or repair glass, interiors, and repaint as required.
• Weld and fit parts, then finish with factory-like paint.
• Complete work orders within labor time guidelines and inspect for quality.

Skills

Reading job orders

Team collaboration

Body repair knowledge

Tool proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical school or 3-year apprenticeship

Tools

Cutting guns

Plasma cutters

Hydraulic jacks

Hammers

Pliers

Job description

Gerber Collision & Glass in Austin, TX, is seeking an Auto Body Technician with 4–5 years of collision repair experience. You’ll disassemble, repair, and reassemble vehicles to pre-accident condition and help deliver speed, quality, and exceptional customer service.

You’ll work with cutting tools and common shop equipment, read job orders, estimate costs, and ensure repairs meet standards. A high school diploma or equivalent and technical training or apprenticeship are required; eligible to