Collision Center Assistant

US Lawns; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Health Savings Account

401(k) Retirement Plan

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Job summary

Southern Team's Collision Center in Roanoke, VA is hiring an entry-level Collision Center Assistant. No previous collision experience required; looking for dependable, hands-on people to join a fast-paced shop and support technicians, estimators, and parts staff.

You will check vehicles in, manage parts flow, move vehicles, and help maintain a clean, safe workspace. This role offers hands-on learning and opportunities to grow within the service department in a busy automotive environment.

Qualifications

• No collision or automotive experience required.
• Dependable, punctual, and ready to work.
• Willing to jump in, follow directions, and stay productive.
• Comfortable on your feet in a busy shop environment.
• Able to work around vehicles, tools, parts, and equipment.
• Team player with a positive attitude and strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Check vehicles in as they arrive and assist with intake.
• Receive, inspect, label, organize, and store incoming parts.
• Check parts for damage, accuracy, and completeness before distributing to technicians.
• Deliver parts, tools, materials, and job information throughout the shop.
• Move and position vehicles throughout the property and shop as needed.
• Prepare and distribute repair orders, job packets, parts, and materials to technicians.
• Assist technicians with day-to-day shop needs.
• Keep technician work areas, the parts department, and common areas clean, organized, and safe.
• Assist with moving vehicles in and out of work areas.
• Help maintain organization throughout the shop and vehicle storage areas.
• Assist with basic shop and facility tasks as needed.
• Help other departments within the Collision Center when needed.
• Perform other duties that help keep the shop organized, productive, and running efficiently

Skills

Dependable

Punctual

Organized

Attention to detail

Team player

Follow instructions

Willing to learn

Physical stamina

Job description

Job Description

Entry-Level Position | No Previous Collision Experience Required

Our Collision Center is looking for a dependable, motivated, hands-on person to join our team as a Collision Center Assistant. This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for someone who enjoys working around vehicles, staying busy, and being part of a fast-paced team environment.

This position is an important part of keeping our Collision Center running smoothly. You'll work throughout the shop assisting technicians, parts, estimators, and other team members with the day-to-day tasks that keep vehicles moving through the repair process.

We are looking for someone who is willing to jump in, take direction, stay productive, and help wherever needed.

What You'll Do

• Check vehicles in as they arrive at the Collision Center and assist with the initial intake process

• Receive, open, inspect, label, organize, and properly store incoming parts
• Check parts for damage, accuracy, and completeness before distributing them to technicians
• Deliver parts, tools, materials, and job information throughout the shop
• Move and position vehicles throughout the property and shop as needed
• Prepare and distribute repair orders, job packets, parts, and materials to technicians
• Assist technicians with day-to-day shop needs
• Help keep technician work areas, the parts department, and common areas clean, organized, and safe
• Assist with moving vehicles in and out of work areas
• Help maintain organization throughout the shop and vehicle storage areas
• Assist with basic shop and facility tasks as needed
• Help other departments within the Collision Center when needed
• Perform other duties that help keep the shop organized, productive, and running efficiently

What We're Looking For

No collision or automotive experience is required. We are looking for someone who is:

• Dependable, punctual, and ready to work
• Willing to jump in and help wherever needed
• Comfortable working on their feet and in a busy shop environment
• Organized and attentive to detail
• Able to follow instructions and complete tasks independently
• Comfortable working around vehicles, tools, parts, and equipment
• Able to safely move and drive vehicles throughout the property
• A team player with a positive attitude
• Willing to learn and take direction
• Someone who takes pride in keeping their work area and the shop organized
• Comfortable with physical work, including standing, walking, lifting, carrying, and moving parts and materials

Why This Position Is Important

The Collision Center Assistant helps keep the entire shop moving. From getting vehicles where they need to be, to making sure technicians have the parts and paperwork they need, to keeping the shop organized, this position plays a key role in the daily operation of the Collision Center.

If you're someone who likes to stay busy, work with your hands, learn the automotive industry, and be part of a team, we'd like to hear from you.

Automotive or collision experience is not required. A strong work ethic, reliability, and willingness to help are what matter most.

Company Description

Since Southern Team opened our doors on October 3rd 1988, we've been fortunate to become one of the MOST successful automotive dealership groups in the state of Virginia. From our humble beginnings as a Hyundai dealership in Roanoke, VA (when most Americans didn't even know what a Hyundai was) to our new Hyundai, Nissan, Subaru, Volkswagen, and Prestige Collection. We even have a Nissan dealership in Christiansburg, VA and have grown to over 300 employees!

We would love to have you join us at any of our Southern Team locations! If you are interested in learning more about our various openings and upcoming job opportunities, please visit us at www.southernteamautomall.com or www.careers.hireology.com.

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 identification, or any other protected characteristic.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Southern Wellness: A Free HealthCare Incentive Plan
• Medical GAP Insurance
• Dental
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - John Hancock
• Short Term and Long Term Disability (Voluntary Benefit)
• Accident Solution Plan (Voluntary Benefit)
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Benefit)
• Cancer Protection Insurance (Voluntary Benefit)
• MASA Medical Transport Solutions (Voluntary Benefit)
• Direct Deposit