Collision Auto Body Technician

Gerber Collision & Glass; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 31,684 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual PTO

Paid parental leave

Six paid holidays

Health/dental/vision insurance day 1

401(k) with company match

Short-term disability & life insurance

Voluntary life insurance

Continuing education opportunities

Safety glasses allowance

Uniform stipend

Job summary

Gerber Collision & Glass is seeking an Auto Body Technician to deliver exceptional customer experiences through precise vehicle repairs. You will disassemble, repair, and reassemble vehicles while maintaining speed, quality, and customer excellence as a Brand Ambassador of The Boyd Group.

Responsibilities include planning repairs, handling estimates, realigning frames, replacing parts and glass, welding, and repainting to specified standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical school program or a 3-year apprenticeship as an auto body repairer.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, repair, and reassemble vehicles.
• Plan repairs and prepare cost estimates for customers.
• Realign chassis and replace damaged sections with parts or glass.
• Weld and repaint vehicles to factory specifications.
• Ensure work orders meet labor-time guidelines and inspect repairs.

Skills

Read job orders

Teamwork in shop

Vehicle repair knowledge

Tool handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical school or 3-year apprenticeship

Tools

Cutting tools

Plasma cutters

Hydraulic jacks

Hammer

Pliers

Job description

WELCOME TO GERBER COLLISION & GLASS

Company: Gerber Collision & Glass

Gerber Collision & Glass is one of the largest collision repair companies in North America. With $3+ billion in sales, over 1000 locations and growing, our 10,000+ team members across the United States and Canada are passionate about delivering our goal to WOW Every Customer and Be the Best! We invite you to join our team. Gerber offers a great place to launch and grow careers. As we continue to grow, we have endless opportunities for you to grow with us.

Gerber Collision & Glass recognizes, values and welcomes all applicants with unique talents and abilities from all backgrounds and characteristics. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply, including individuals with disabilities and Protected Veterans.

Job Description

The Auto Body Technician’s primary responsibility is to provide an exceptional and successful customer experience through the meticulous assessment and quality repair of each customer’s vehicle. The Auto Body Technician disassembles, repairs, and reassembles each vehicle while playing a pivotal role in the company’s promise of speed, quality, and customer excellence. The Auto Body Technician works in alignment with all team members in achieving the repair facilities KPIs and acts as a dedicated Brand Ambassador of The Boyd Group at all times.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Ensure consistent execution of WOW (Wow Operating Way) plan.
• Plan the repair work necessary and prepare cost estimates for customers. Use tools such as cutting guns, plasma cutters, hydraulic jacks, hammers, and pliers to repair vehicle sections.
• Hammer out dents, dimples, and other minor body damage if possible; mix and apply filler resins when other methods are not feasible.
• Realign car chassis and frames to repair structural damage.
• Remove damaged sections of vehicles and replace them with new or aftermarket parts. Replace or repair glass and windshields as needed.
• Replace or repair interior parts as needed.
• Weld and otherwise attach or fit parts into place and prepare and repaint vehicles with factory‑specified paint or agreed‑upon equivalent.
• Attempt to complete work orders within labor‑time guidelines. Ensure all work has been executed correctly by inspecting vehicles after repair.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education & Experience Required

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Successful completion of 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 30 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.

Please note, this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The physical demands of your job must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job.

Benefits That Drive Your Success

• Annual Paid Time Off (PTO) plans
• 2 weeks of Paid Parental Leave for Full‑time Employees who work a minimum of 30 hours per week
• Six paid holidays annually
• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance effective Day 1
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
• Employer‑Paid Short‑Term Disability & Life Insurance
• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance
• Continuing Education Opportunities
• Free Prescription or Non‑Prescription Safety Glasses annually
• Annual Voluntary Uniform Stipend

Gerber Collision & Glass is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status, or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.

AI Disclosure Statement: At The Boyd Group and all affiliated companies, we do not use artificial intelligence (AI) or automated tools to screen, assess, or select applicants for employment. All hiring decisions are made by real people who review each application individually.

Compensation Details

$23-$32 per Hour Flat Rate

Flat Rate Compensation is a performance‑based structure directly tied to turned hours, also referred to as booked hours. In the event that total compensation in a pay period is less than minimum wage, clocked hours will be calculated with a guarantee of applicable local or state minimum wage, whichever is greater.

Supplemental Pay: Compensation is commensurate with skill, education and experience. This position may also be eligible for bonus opportunities tied to individual or business initiatives.