Collision Auto Body Technician

Gerber Collision & Glass; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 27,552 - 39,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Paid Time Off (PTO) plans

Paid Parental Leave

Paid holidays

Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with company match

Employer Paid Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance

Continuing Education Opportunities

Job summary

Gerber Collision & Glass is seeking an Auto Body Technician in Sarasota, Florida. The role involves meticulous vehicle assessments and quality repairs to return vehicles to pre-accident condition. Candidates should be able to work independently, possess strong skills in vehicle body repair, and collaborate effectively with team members.

This position offers a flat rate compensation of $20 - $29/hour based on skill and experience, alongside comprehensive benefits, including medical insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Successful completion of a technical school program or a 3-year apprenticeship as an auto body repairer.

Responsibilities

• Provide a successful customer experience through quality repair.
• Repair and restore vehicles to pre-accident condition.
• Plan repair work and prepare cost estimates.
• Remove damaged sections and replace with new parts.
• Weld and repaint vehicles.

Skills

Ability to read job orders

Work with minimal supervision

Collaboration within auto body shop

Repair vehicle bodies

Use of trade tools

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical school program or 3-year apprenticeship

Tools

Cutting guns

Plasma cutters

Hydraulic jacks

Hammers

Pliers

Job description

Our Commitment

The Boyd Group welcomes unique talents from all backgrounds and characteristics. We act with integrity and appreciate the diverse perspectives that make our Greater Team exceptional. Qualified individuals, including those with disabilities and Protected Veterans, are encouraged to apply.

Job Description

The Auto Body Technician’s primary responsibility and accountability includes providing an exceptional and successful customer experience through the meticulous assessment and quality repair of each customer’s vehicle to restore it back to pre-accident condition. The Auto Body Technician thoroughly disassembles, repairs, and reassembles each vehicle while playing a pivotal role to our 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 is committed to being 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 that is necessary and prepare cost estimates for customers. Use various tools such as cutting guns, plasma cutters, hydraulic jacks, hammers, and pliers to repair sections of a vehicle.
• Hammer out dents, dimples, and other minor body damage if possible; mix and apply filler resins to repair dents 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 an 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 And/Or 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.

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
• 6 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
• Voluntary Daily Pay option available

Compensation

$20 - $29 / 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.

Compensation is commensurate with skill, education and experience.

This position may also be eligible for bonus opportunities tied to individual or business initiatives.