Collision Center Technician

Southwest Ford, Inc.; Weatherford (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental

401K Plan

Competitive wages

Paid time off and vacation

Growth opportunities

Job summary

SouthWest Auto Group is expanding its service team and seeks a skilled Collision Center Technician to restore vehicles after accidents and perform quality repairs. The role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction within a busy shop environment.

Ideal candidates will have I-CAR training and welding certification, with prior body shop experience and knowledge of insurance processes. A background and drug screening are required before employment.

Qualifications

• I-CAR training and welding certification are required.
• Experience in a collision center/body shop is required.
• Experience with body repair and insurance processes preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Willingness to undergo background and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service by giving fair estimates and clear communication, building loyal clientele.
• Restore vehicles to original/operational condition after collisions.
• Decide on repairing vs replacing components considering safety, cost, and cycle time.
• Perform quality repairs in a timely manner.
• Coordinate with team on vehicle repair status and progress.
• Assess damage and plan repair steps accordingly.
• Approve adjustments on body and paint estimates.
• Handle customer complaints and adjustments as needed.
• Comply with federal, state, and local regulations affecting department operations (hazardous waste disposal, OSHA, etc.).

Skills

I-CAR Training

Welding Certification

Collision Center experience

Body Shop experience

Insurance processes

Communication skills

Background check

Drug screen

Job description

Recognized as one of the top dealer groups in the nation -- SouthWest Auto Group is growing it's service team with top talent. We invest in employees that show loyalty and offer the opportunity to grow & prosper from within. We are on the hunt for motivated and driven candidates who are ready to learn. This is a great opportunity to start your career in retail automotive and familiarize yourself with the different vehicles on the lot

What We Offer

• Medical and Dental
• 401K Plan
• Competitive wages
• Paid time off and vacation
• Growth opportunities

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding customer service experience by providing fair estimates, clear communication and building loyal clientele
• Responsible for restoring a vehicle back to its original and operational condition after a collision
• Make decisions on repairing or replacing pieces while taking into consideration safety, cost and cycle time.
• Perform quality repairs in timely manner.
• Work and communicate with others on vehicle repair status.
• Examine damaged vehicle and plan repair process.
• Approve all adjustments on body and paint estimates
• Handle customer complaints and adjustment matters.
• Understand, keep abreast of and comply with federal, state and local regulations that affect departmental operations, such as hazardous waste disposal, OSHA right-to-know, etc.

Requirements

• I-Car Training and Welding Certification Required
• Previous experience in a Collision Center / Body Shop is REQUIRED
• Previous experience and working knowledge of body repair and insurance processes
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Must be willing to submit to a background & drug screen prior to employment