Auto Collision Body Technician

Gerber Collision & Glass; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid Parental Leave

6 paid holidays annually

Medical Insurance day 1

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Continuing Education Opportunities

Safety Glasses provided

Uniform Stipend

Voluntary Daily Pay

Job summary

Gerber Collision & Glass is seeking an Auto Body Technician to deliver exceptional customer experiences through precise vehicle repair, restoring pre-accident condition with quality and speed. You will disassemble, repair, and reassemble vehicles while coordinating with teammates to hit KPIs and represent the Brand Ambassador ethos.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and may demand a technical program or 3-year apprenticeship in auto body repair.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical school program or a 3-year apprenticeship in auto body repair.
• Ability to read job orders and follow instructions with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Execute WOW plan consistently to meet KPI targets.
• Plan repairs and prepare cost estimates for customers.
• Use tools to repair vehicle sections and restore alignment.
• Repair dents with filler resins when needed and realign chassis.
• Replace damaged sections and glass; finish with paint per spec.
• Ensure work orders stay within labor time guidelines and inspect finished work.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Read job orders

Work with supervision

Team collaboration

Vehicle body repair knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical school or 3-year apprenticeship

Tools

Cutting tools

Plasma cutters

Hydraulic jacks

Hammer and pliers

Job description

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 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.
• 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.

Please note, this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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.

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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

$21.00 - $28.00 USD Hourly

Hourly Flat Rate: Flat Rate Compensation is a performance-based structure directly tied to turned hours, also referred to as booked hours. If 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.