Body Shop Technician

Arlington Toyota; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and holidays

Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

401k savings plan

Team and Family Oriented Work Environment

Job summary

A major automotive dealership in Fort Lauderdale is seeking a Body Shop Technician. This role involves identifying repairs, conducting road tests, and maintaining technical knowledge. Experience in welding and suspension is a plus. The position offers a competitive salary of $60,000 to $200,000 annually, professional development opportunities, and generous benefits including medical, dental, and paid vacation.

Qualifications

• Welding, suspension, framework experience a plus or willingness to learn/train.
• ICAR certification preferred for mechanical and electrical components.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Identify parts required for repair and notify the supervisor of add-ons.
• Road test vehicles to ensure quality repairs.
• Perform work as outlined on repair estimates with efficiency.

Skills

Welding experience

Suspension experience

Framework experience

Desire to learn

Clean driving record

Education

ICAR certification in damage analysis

Valid driver's license

Job description

Overview

Body Shop Technician at Arlington Toyota

Arlington Toyota is one of the largest automotive dealerships in Florida. We are seeking individuals who have strong work ethics and can demonstrate a great desire to make money in body repairs on vehicles that come in our shop. Great opportunities for all Collision Technicians!

What We Offer

• Earn $60,000 to $200,000 a year depending upon experience level


• We are an extremely busy shop with major insurance company direct repair programs


• We have more work than we can do


• We are busy all year long


• Well-maintained equipment


• Professional estimators who respect our Techs


• Highest and largest volume Toyota dealer in Northeast Florida


• Lunch on Saturdays


• Family-owned for the last 41 years


• Paid vacation and holidays


• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans


• 401k savings plan


• Basic life insurance


• Team and Family Oriented Work Environment


• Some tools and equipment are provided

Responsibilities

• Identify and resolve parts required for repair; repair orders, work order, and body shop managers estimate notes follow warranty guidelines; notify the supervisor of any repair add-ons


• Road test vehicles when necessary to ensure a quality repair


• Maintain current knowledge of the job and technical skills including truck manufacturers 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 ICAR certifications

Qualifications

• Welding, suspension, framework experience a plus or willingness to learn/train


• ICAR certification: damage analysis and estimating mechanical and electrical components, nonstructural analysis and damage repair; state vehicle inspector preferred


• Certifications listed above or equivalent experience and eagerness to improve


• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record


• Complete disassembly of a vehicle in order to assist service advisor with preparing a 100% Repair Plan


• Ensure all needed repairs identified to eliminate supplements and minimize repair time


• Plan work procedure: follow work order for all operations listed

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.