BODY SHOP MECHANIC

Sames Auto Group; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation/holidays

Medical insurance plan

401k retirement

Job summary

Sames Auto Group is looking for a skilled Body Shop Technician in Laredo, Texas, to perform body and fender repairs. The ideal candidate should have 1-2 years of experience, a valid driver’s license, and great customer service skills.

The role requires extensive physical work, including standing for long hours and lifting up to 125 lbs. A professional environment with competitive wages and various benefits like medical insurance, paid vacations, and retirement plans is provided.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of body shop repair experience.
• High level of motivation and strong customer service skills.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Perform all body and fender repairs using recommended procedures.
• Communicate with Parts Department to obtain needed parts.
• Maintain and secure work tools.

Skills

Body shop repair experience

Customer service skills

Safe knowledge of shop tools

Heavy lifting capability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools necessary for services

Automotive Service Excellence certification

Job description

Benefits

• A professional and respectful work environment
• Paid vacation/holidays
• Employee vehicle purchase program
• Competitive wages
• Medical insurance plan
• 401k retirement

Responsibilities

• Perform all body and fender repairs using recommended procedures, tools and equipment.
• Perform welding, soldering, body/frame alignment and oxidizing operations using recommended procedures.
• Note additional needed work and obtain approval before proceeding.
• Communicate with Parts Department to obtain needed parts.
• Performance of vehicle repair work as assigned.
• Adherence to correct repair procedures in accordance with dealer and factory standards.
• Maintain shop area to housekeeping standards.
• Use and store equipment/tools properly.
• Alignments, Suspension work, Engine and Transmission work and Mechanical Diagnostic.
• Update technical capabilities as required.
• Road test vehicles when required.
• Attend factory sponsored training classes and keep abreast of factory technical bulletins.
• Repair within time indicated by Body Shop Estimator.
• Keeps store management aware of mechanical repair problems as they occur.
• Maintain and secure work tools.
• Turn off and lock out equipment when not in use.
• Maintain an organized, clean and hazard free work environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of body shop repair experience to succeed in this position.
• A high level of motivation and energy and strong customer service skills are also required.
• Appropriate hand tools necessary for services performed.
• Safe working knowledge of shop tools and equipment such as scanners, electrical diagnostic equipment, A/C recovery equipment, fluid exchange equipment, lift operation, etc.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and A/C Refrigerant handling certifications are a plus, but not required unless performing A/C or other license required services.
• Must have a Valid Driver’s License.
• Pre-employment drug test/physical/ background check will help assure we build teams of people who can best work with others and serve customer needs.

Working Conditions: The Body Shop Technician will perform physically demanding work throughout his or her workday. He or she will stand six to eight hours per day, may be required to lift equipment and parts weighing from 10 to 125 lbs., and will use hoist and test equipment as needed. He or she may be exposed to dust, exhaust fumes and a variety of hazardous and nonhazardous materials. Road testing of vehicles in city and freeway traffic and all types of weather may also be required. Evening, holiday and weekend work hours will be required.