Body Shop Technician - Chesapeake - Greenbrier

US Lawns

Chesapeake (VA)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 62,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401K Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Vacation Pay

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Job summary

Southern Auto Group in Chesapeake, VA, is seeking a Body Shop Technician to perform repairs on automobiles and light trucks while delivering high-quality results and customer satisfaction. The role requires post-secondary automotive training and a minimum of two years of dealer-level or large facility experience.

The ideal candidate will hold an unrestricted driver's license with a clean driving record, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required; some post-secondary education or training preferred.
Two years of dealer-level or large facility experience.
Unrestricted driver's license and clean driving record.
Able to drive both automatic and standard-transmission vehicles.
Excellent communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills.
Highly professional and dependable; detail-oriented.
Able to bend, kneel, squat, stand, and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Repairs automobiles and light trucks as assigned.
Maintains cleanliness of vehicles while performing service or repairs.
Ensures that required documentation is complete and in compliance with regulations and standards.
Ensures that work areas are clean and that equipment, tools, and supplies are properly stored.
Follows all safety policies and procedures.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Automotive repair

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Detail oriented

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

The Body Shop Technician repairs vehicles as assigned by management, following all established standards and procedures. He/she delivers the highest quality body shop repairs while maintaining the highest level of customer satisfaction. The Technician must produce quality results on time or earlier.

The ideal candidate has some post-secondary automotive training and at least two years of dealer-level or large facility experience. Candidates must have an unrestricted driver's license and a clean driving record and a strong technical and customer service performance record. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and good computer skills are required. A certification or designation in the field of automotive repair is a plus.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Repairs automobiles and light trucks as assigned
Maintains cleanliness of vehicles while performing service or repairs
Ensures that required documentation is complete and is in compliance with regulations and standards
Ensures that work areas are clean and that equipment, tools, and supplies are properly stored
Follows all safety policies and procedures
Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or GED required; some post-high school education or training preferred
Two years of relevant experience required
Unrestricted driver's license and clean driving record
Able to drive both automatic and standard-transmission vehicles
Excellent communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to maintain composure under stress
Strong organization skills, able to multitask, and can manage time to meet frequently changing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Highly professional and dependable
Quality conscious and detail-oriented
Able to bend, kneel, squat, stand, and lift heavy objects as needed

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to bend, kneel, squat, stand and lift heavy objects as needed. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Company Description

The year was 1979 when the Southern Auto Group opened its first location in the Hampton Roads area. Today, this massive conglomerate has grown into 16 core dealerships located in Chesapeake, Newport News, Norfolk, and Virginia Beach. There are 15 new car brands that include: Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram Trucks, FIAT, Alfa Romeo, Chevrolet, Ford, Buick, GMC, Kia, Volkswagen, Nissan, Hyundai, and Acura. Plus, state-of-the-art Collision Centers, a Pre-owned Car and Truck Liquidation Outlet, and over 700 employees on its payroll.

Our dealerships are always looking for qualified candidates to fill a variety of positions. In addition to the vast opportunities we have available, you will find that management encourages and promotes advancement opportunities within each dealership. Our Mission Statement is as follows:

Mission Statement

At Southern Auto Group, our mission is:

To recognize and fulfill the unique needs of every customer, consistently going above and beyond expectations.
To provide our employees with the training, resources, and support necessary for personal and professional growth.
To uphold the highest standards of honesty, integrity, and ethical behavior in all interactions—with customers, employees, suppliers, and the community.
To lead our industry by delivering quality products and services that create a competitive advantage, driving growth in sales, profitability, and long-term success.

We are committed to hiring and retaining the very best employees in a supportive and positive workplace. The foundation of our culture is low employee turnover, career development, and increasing opportunities for responsibility and compensation. Guided by these principles, we foster an environment where every team member can thrive, contribute, and grow alongside the organization.

Take advantage of this opportunity to work for one of the Largest Auto Groups in Hampton Roads!

Discover more about our organization at DrivingSouthern.com. Or check out our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/SouthernAutoGroup.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic.

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