Experienced Auto Body & Collision Technician

Dimmitt Chevrolet; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) retirement plan

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Life & Disability Insurance

Paid vacation time

Employee Wellness Program

Employee Discount Program

Ongoing training and support

Friendly work environment

Job summary

Dimmitt Chevrolet in Clearwater, Florida is seeking an experienced Body Shop & Collision Repair Technician to join our team. This 98-year-old family-owned dealership offers a team environment, great benefits, and ongoing training and support.

Please note that applicants without collision center experience should not apply. This role emphasizes safety, quality repairs, and adherence to I-CAR standards to restore vehicles to factory specifications.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Florida driver's license.
• Must have a good driving record.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check.
• Must be able to pass a drug test.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all safety and OSHA procedures and requirements.
• Be responsible for repairs assigned and listed on the work order. This includes all additional notes listed requesting special requests, promises, or repair procedures from company or customer.
• Covering any vehicle to be repaired in the prescribed manner to prevent over-spray from coming in contact with vehicle surfaces.
• Performing initial tear down and thorough inspection for missing items and labors on work order. Reporting any items to Estimator and Parts Manager as quick as possible that the initial order of parts may be a complete order of parts.
• Completing the repairs in a quality manner, following the company’s Repair Standards.
• Applying undercoating, corrosion protection, gravel guard, seam sealer, weld-thru primer, and lubricants as the need presents itself or as listed on the repair order.
• After painting, being responsible for re-assembling, headlight adjustment, and other final alignments and adjustments prior to the car being delivered.
• All straightening and repairs will be according to factory specifications and I-CAR procedures including door, hood, and deck alignments, chassis and frame measurements, welded on uni-body parts, etc.

Skills

Valid Florida driver's license

Clean driving record

Background check

Drug test

Safety compliance

I-CAR standards

Tools

I-CAR procedures

Job description

Dimmitt Chevrolet in Clearwater, Florida is seeking an experienced Body Shop & Collision Repair Technician to join our team. This 98-year-old family-owned dealership offers a team environment, great benefits, and ongoing training and support.

Please note that applicants without collision center experience should not apply. This role emphasizes safety, quality repairs, and adherence to I-CAR standards to restore vehicles to factory specifications.