Collision Technician

ODaniel Mazda; New Haven (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Medical and Dental

401K Plan

Paid time off and vacation

Growth opportunities

Employee vehicle purchase plans

Family owned and operated

Long term job security

Job summary

O'Daniel Automotive Group is seeking a Certified Collision Technician to join our growing team. The ideal candidate has dealership experience and a strong collision center background, with duties including vehicle repair, paint prep, and documenting all work performed.

Responsibilities include repairing damaged parts, communicating progress to the body shop manager, and maintaining a clean, safe work area while adhering to regulations and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Past collision center experience is required, dealership background preferred.
• ASE certification is a plus.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; vocational training preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Determine and repair damaged parts.
• Communicate status of repairs clearly to body shop manager.
• Document all repairs performed.
• Document all materials used.
• Maintain work area in a clean and orderly manner.
• Follow all company safety procedures.
• Understand and follow federal, state, and local regulations such as disposal of hazardous waste.

Skills

Collision repair experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ASE Certification

Job description

We are seeking a Certified Collision Technician to join our growing team! The right candidate will have past dealership experience and a strong background in collision centers. The day-to-day duties of this role include repairing damaged vehicles, paint prep and paint. Documenting all repairs performed.

Benefits:

• Health, Medical and Dental
• 401K Plan
• Paid time off and vacation
• Growth opportunities
• Employee vehicle purchase plans
• Family owned and operated
• Long term job security

Responsibilities

• Determine and repair damaged parts
• Communicate status of repairs clearly to body shop manager
• Document all repairs performed
• Document all materials used
• Maintain work area in a clean and orderly manner
• Follow all company safety procedures
• Understand and follow federal, state, and local regulations such as the disposal of hazardous waste

Qualifications

• Previous Collision repair experience is a plus
• ASE Certification is a plus
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Past collision center experience is required as well
• Completion of vocational program preferred, but not required
• Able to work in fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and organizational skills

Why should you work at O'Daniel Automotive Group?

• 40 successful years of a family-owned business
• Always have the opportunity to grow
• Several employees started in entry-level roles
• Nearly ½ of our 215 employees have worked for the company for over 5 years. Of these, 60 employees have worked for the company for over 10 years.
• Of our 5 locations, ALL were awarded the Customer Satisfaction Award.
• You are an ambitious individual who has the drive to excel.
• You possess a passion for building relationships with customers.
• You are family-oriented and community-based.
• You have the ability to express concerns, as well as innovative ideas.

Being a part of the O'Daniel Team means you are ready to commit to professional development by building a lifelong career with co-workers you call "family" and customers you call "friends."

Not all our positions require specific automotive experience; we want to get to know you. O'Daniel Automotive Group is committed to helping shape our employees through training and career development opportunities.

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