Collision Auto Body Technician: Precise Vehicle Restorations

Gerber Collision & Glass; Starkville (MS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Gerber Collision & Glass in Starkville, MS is seeking an Auto Body Technician to assess and repair vehicles to pre-accident condition, disassembling, repairing and reassembling components with emphasis on speed, quality, and customer care.

You will work with a team to meet KPIs, plan repairs, prepare cost estimates, and use tools such as cutting guns, plasma cutters, hydraulic jacks, hammers, and pliers. Wages range from $20–$30 per hour with opportunities for growth and benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical training or apprenticeship in auto body repair.
• Ability to read job orders and perform repairs with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Plan the repair work and prepare cost estimates for customers.
• Disassemble, repair, and reassemble vehicles to pre-accident condition.
• Replace damaged parts, weld, and repaint as needed.
• Inspect completed work and ensure alignment with KPIs and safety standards.

Skills

Vehicle repair

Tool proficiency

Reading job orders

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical school program

3-year apprenticeship

Tools

Cutting guns

Plasma cutters

Hydraulic jacks

Hammers

Pliers

Welding equipment

Job description

Gerber Collision & Glass in Starkville, MS is seeking an Auto Body Technician to assess and repair vehicles to pre-accident condition, disassembling, repairing and reassembling components with emphasis on speed, quality, and customer care.

You will work with a team to meet KPIs, plan repairs, prepare cost estimates, and use tools such as cutting guns, plasma cutters, hydraulic jacks, hammers, and pliers. Wages range from $20–$30 per hour with opportunities for growth and benefits.