Body Technician

Socket.dev; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Voluntary life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Job summary

Better Collision Centers in Charleston, SC is seeking a Collision Repair Technician to restore vehicles to pre-accident condition while delivering a world-class customer experience. You will disassemble, repair, and reassemble vehicles and ensure frame alignment and OEM quality.

This role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and timely repairs; you will use advanced tools and collaborate with teammates to meet repair timelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of a technical school program or a 3-year apprenticeship in auto body repair preferred.
• Strong knowledge of collision repair methods and tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform thorough disassembly, repair, and reassembly of vehicles.
• Ensure structural integrity by repairing and realigning frames, panels, and body components.
• Use advanced tools and repair methods to achieve OEM-level quality and safety standards.
• Communicate and collaborate with teammates to meet repair timelines and KPIs.
• Deliver repaired vehicles with confidence, ensuring work is complete and customer-ready.

Skills

High school diploma

Technical training

Auto body repair knowledge

Independent work

Team player

Physical ability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical school program or apprenticeship

Job description

Description

Collision Repair Technician

Charleston, SC

Description

Who We Are

At Better Collision Centers, we’re not just fixing cars—we’re restoring trust, confidence, and peace of mind. We are one of the fastest-growing collision repair companies in the United States, doubling revenue year over year for the past four years, with even greater growth on the horizon. Our people-first culture ensures that teammates don’t just clock in—they buy in.

Our Mission

We exist to transform collision repair into a transparent, trusted, and high-performing experience—for customers, employees, and partners alike.

Our Core Values

• Culture-First Excellence – Trust, transparency, and accountability.
• Relentless Quality & Safety – Never cutting corners.
• Operational Agility – Flow beats hurry; quality never sacrificed.
• Empowered Team Ownership – We rise by lifting each other.
• Continuous Growth & Innovation – Standing still is not an option.

About the Role

As a Collision Repair Technician, you will play a pivotal role in restoring vehicles to pre-accident condition while delivering a world-class customer experience. You’ll:

• Perform thorough disassembly, repair, and reassembly of vehicles.
• Ensure structural integrity by repairing and realigning frames, panels, and body components.
• Use advanced tools and repair methods to achieve OEM-level quality and safety standards.
• Communicate and collaborate with teammates to meet repair timelines and KPIs.
• Deliver repaired vehicles with confidence, ensuring work is complete and customer-ready.

This is more than a technical role—it’s an opportunity to be a brand ambassador for Better Collision, representing our commitment to speed, quality, and excellence.

What You Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of a technical school program OR apprenticeship in auto body repair preferred.
• Strong knowledge of collision repair methods, tools, and procedures.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment.
• Physical ability to bend, kneel, lift up to 30 lbs., and safely perform repairs in a shop environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base pay - flat rate, based on experience
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Voluntary life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage

Requirements

Requirements

• Education and/or Experience Required: High school diploma or equivalent required
• Successful completion of a technical school program OR a 3-year apprenticeship as an auto body repairer
• Required Skills/Abilities: Ability to read job orders and work with very little supervision
• Ability to work with other repairers within an auto body shop
• Thorough understanding of methods and procedures to repair vehicle bodies
• Thorough understanding of how to use tools required for the trade
• Other Requirements: Must be able to work safely in a noisy area with many odors present
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times
• Must be able to visually inspect vehicle damage in a variety of weather conditions
• Must be able to bend, stretch, kneel, and squat to perform repairs and inspections
• The physical demands of your job must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job