Auto Paint & Body Technician

Cavender Auto Family; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Life Insurance Policy

Vehicle Discounts

Training & Development

Job summary

Cavender Toyota, part of the Cavender Auto Family, is hiring a Paint & Body Technician to join our team in San Antonio, TX. You will review repair orders, perform body work and paint prep, and ensure all procedures meet factory specs and I-CAR standards.

The role involves collaboration with apprentices and applying high-quality workmanship daily. We offer competitive benefits including health insurance, paid time off, parental leave, life insurance, vehicle discounts, and ongoing professional

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver's license and ability to pass MVR/background/drug test.
• ASE certification or technical degree preferred; willingness to learn new tech.

Responsibilities

• Review repair orders and notes to understand needed repairs.
• Complete all repairs per documentation and factory specs.
• Use frame/measuring equipment per vendor procedures and I-CAR standards.
• Perform teardown, identify parts, and reassemble after painting.
• Sign off on quality checks before paint and after detailing.

Skills

Automotive knowledge

Diagnostic skills

Learning agility

Education

High School Diploma/GED

ASE Certification

Job description

At Cavender Auto Family, we're on a mission to be the most trusted automotive group in the nation—known more for the relationships we build than the vehicles we sell. Every team member plays a role in Making Confidence Happen by living The Cavender Way: acting with integrity, taking ownership, serving others with genuine care, and delivering exceptional experiences for our customers and teammates.

The Cavender Way is more than how we do business—it's how we treat each other. We foster a culture built on respect, accountability, teamwork, and continuous growth. We invest in our people, promote from within, and provide opportunities for team members to build rewarding, long-term careers in a supportive environment.

Cavender Toyota, a Cavender Auto Family dealership, is currently seeking a talented Paint & Body Technician to join our growing team and help Make Confidence Happen every day. If you're passionate about helping others, committed to excellence, and believe great work starts with trust and ends with lasting relationships, you'll feel right at home here. Join a team that values your contributions, supports your growth, and empowers you to succeed.

Why Work at Cavender Toyota:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, and pet insurance
• Paid Time off
• Paid Maternity and Paternity leave (Parental Leave)
• Company Paid $10,000 life insurance policy
• Employee discounts on Vehicles, Service and Parts
• Professional growth and development training on a quarterly basis.

Here is what you will be doing:

• Review each repair order, work order, and estimator's notes to understand repairs needed prior to beginning work on the vehicle.
• All repairs must be completed according to the documentation on the repair order or the supplement.
• Knowledge of the manufacturers and technical repair process.
• Ability to use frame and measuring equipment per vendor procedures.
• Perform initial teardown of vehicle.
• Identify parts for cut-in and edging.
• Perform all repair procedures according to factory specifications and company policy. I-Car Standard.
• Perform and sign-off on all quality check before sending vehicle to paint department.
• Re-assemble painted vehicle and painted parts.
• Perform a final quality check and review of work order prior to sending the vehicle to the detail department.
• Work with apprentice or lesser skilled technicians in developing repair skills.

Here is what you will need:

• High School Diploma/GED is required
• Successfully complete MVR, background check, and pre-employment drug test.
• Valid driver's license
• Deep understanding of automobiles and speedy diagnostic abilities
• Ability to learn new technology, repair and service procedures and specifications
• ASE Certification/Technical degree (preferred)

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