Body Shop Tech - WITH A/C

Crews Chevrolet; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) Plan

Vacation and personal days

Employee-preferred pricing

Promote from within

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Crews Chevrolet in North Charleston is seeking skilled technicians to join our family-oriented team committed to quality and customer satisfaction. Ideal candidates have experience in welding, suspension, and framework, and hold ASE certifications.

We offer competitive benefits such as health insurance, a 401(k) plan, and opportunities for growth. You will be responsible for various repair tasks, including maintaining technical knowledge and leading apprentices. Join us in making a difference in our community!

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Experience with welding and repair of truck and trailer equipment.
• Willingness to improve skills and obtain certifications.

Responsibilities

• Identify and resolve parts required for repair.
• Adjust, replace, and repair truck equipment including electrical and mechanical components.
• Road test vehicles to ensure quality repair.
• Lead work of apprentice technicians.

Skills

Welding

Suspension experience

Framework experience

Eagerness to learn/train

Education

ASE Certifications (preferred)

Job description

WE WORK IN A CLIMATE CONTROLLED SHOP AND WE ARE NOT SOME BIG CORPORATE BODY SHOP. WE WORK TOGETHER TO MAKE SURE WE TAKE CARE OF OUR TEAM AND OUR CUSTOMERS.

WANT TO BE A PART OF SOMETHING GREAT? COME SEE US TODAY!

Crews Chevrolet has been an established dealership in the Charleston community for many years. We pride ourselves on being locally-owned and family-oriented. We are always seeking qualified, enthusiastic individuals to join our team -- if that sounds like you, we'd love to meet you!

What We Offer

• Health insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Vacation and personal days
• Employee-preferred pricing
• Promote from within
• Growth opportunities

Responsibilities

Identify and resolve parts required for repair; review repair orders, work order, and Body Shop Managers estimate notes; follow warranty guidelines; notify supervisor of any repair add-ons.

Adjust, replace, and repair all series of truck and trailer equipment (e.g., sheet metal repairs, fiberglass/ panel repairs, fabrication and structural welding, installation and alignment of truck cab body components, electrical and mechanical repairs, etc.).

Road test vehicles when necessary to ensure quality repair.

Maintain current knowledge of job and technical skills including truck manufacturer’s repair process.

Perform work as outlined on repair estimates with efficiency and accuracy in accordance with dealership and factory standards.

Teardown and inspect for additional or hidden repairs.

Advise body shop estimator of additional damage or supplemental needs or if repairs will not be completed on time.

Lead work of any apprentice technicians and maintain ASE certifications.

Qualifications

Welding, suspension, framework experience a plus OR willing to learn/train.

ASE Certifications; Damage Analysis and Estimating, Mechanical and Electrical Components, Non-Structural Analysis and Damage Repair and State Vehicle Inspector (preferred).

Certifications listed above or equivalent experience and eagerness to improve.

Valid driver's license and clean driving record.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.