Experienced Auto Glass Installation Technician

Safelite; Caledonia (MI); On-site; USD 33,062 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Paid training

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Holiday & volunteer days

Job summary

Safelite is hiring an Auto Glass Technician who will perform repairs, replacements and recalibrations in shops and on mobile sites. You will use Safelite tools, ensure safety and quality, and support the customer experience.

You’ll engage with customers, handle related admin tasks, and comply with policies while maintaining a professional appearance. Training and tools are provided to enable success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required to operate a company vehicle.
• Safelite SafeTech certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide glass repair and replacement services at Safelite Shop or Mobile Glass Shop with safety and quality focus.
• Recalibrate automotive safety systems; perform diagnostic testing.
• Operate Safelite tools, document work orders and communicate with customers.
• Interact with customers in person, by text, and by phone; promote services.
• Maintain professional appearance and adhere to PPE policies.

Skills

Safety & customer service

Problem solving

Reading & following instructions

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma GED/Equivalent

Driver's license - valid

Safelite SafeTech certification

Tools

True Seal

Ezi-Wire

Glass Table System

MRM technology

Job description

Does this position interest you? We're known as an auto glass company. That's the focus of what we do. But beyond the glass, we're so much more. We'll help you build a fulfilling career and encourage you to have a life. Let us be the best place you'll ever work.

A Brief Overview

At the front line of the Safelite experience, the Auto Glass Technician is an entrepreneurial, hands-on professional that leverages their Safelite training, industry-leading tools and technology to complete repairs, replacements and recalibrations in the shop and on the go with our Mobile Glass Shop offerings.

What You Will Do

• Provide all vehicle glass repair and replacement services at a Safelite Shop or Mobile Glass Shop in the most efficient manner, focusing on safety, quality and exceptional customer service. Clean customer vehicles after every job.
• Recalibrating automotive safety systems, including trouble-shooting and completing diagnostic testing.
• Proficiently operate Safelite’s tools and technologies, including: True Seal®, Ezi-Wire™, Glass Table System (GTS), chemicals (as required bv the “Safelite Way of Fitting”, work order and customer administration systems, and Safelite's handheld Mobile Resource Management (MRM) technology.
• Safely operate company and customer vehicles throughout the workday.
• Communicate with all scheduled customers in-person, via text, and on the phone; present, promote and sell Safelite promotional items and services to customers.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

What You’ll Get

• Competitive weekly pay, ranging from $24.00 - $31.75/hr.
• A benefits package valued at more than $10k*. Includes 401(k) plan with company matching, medical plans, paid time off, holidays & volunteer days.
• Program to buy additional PTO or sell unused time up to 16 hours.
• Up to $5,250 annually in tuition reimbursement.
• Paid training and all the tools and resources you'll need to be successful.
• View all our health, wealth, and life offerings at www.safelitebenefits.com.

Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma GED/Equivalent Preferred
• Valid state-issued driver’s license any other license(s) (as required by federal, state and local laws) to operate a company vehicle. Required
• Safelite SafeTech™ certification Required

Experience Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older. Required

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to regularly lift and carry up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand for extended periods, work in tight spaces, bend and twist body
• Ability to use a variety of hand tools and power tools safely and effectively
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle in accordance with all federal, state and local laws and agreement to be monitored via in-cab vehicle safety camera / video surveillance technology
• Maintains professionalism and passion for providing outstanding customer service and exceeding customer expectations
• Ability to safely work outside (in a wide variety of weather conditions and extreme temperatures) for extended periods
• Ability to work with chemicals (including but not limited to flammable chemicals), as applicable per the “Safelite Way of Fitting”
• Ability to work scheduled days, with flexibility on start and end times to accommodate customer’s needs
• Proficiency in using computerized diagnostic tools to complete recalibrations and trouble-shoot issues
• Problem-solving and ability to trouble-shoot issues, independently and collaboratively
• Ability to read, write and interpret the English language and technical directions
• Ability to communicate orally (via phone) and written (via computer or other electronic means)
• Ability to maintain a professional appearance, adhering to Company uniform and PPE policies
• Willingness and ability to maintain stable performance under professional or personal pressure and/or opposition (e.g., time pressure and productivity measures)

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by an employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to perform other related duties as assigned to ensure workload coverage. This job description does NOT constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the organizational needs and requirements of the job change.

This position description is not all inclusive for every aspect of this role. Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals covered by ADA, ADEA, FMLA and other laws and regulations in accordance with their requirements. Physical and mental demands are not, and should not be construed to be job qualification standards, but are illustrated to help the employer, employee and/or applicant identify tasks where reasonable accommodations may need to be made when an otherwise qualified person is unable to perform the job’s essential duties because of an ADA disability.

Other qualifications may be required to ensure employment eligibility in accordance with local laws, regulations and with Safelite Group, Inc. policies and practices.

Diversity: Safelite welcomes everyone. We value our diverse workforce and suppliers, and we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Learn more at Careers http://safelite.com/Careers

Benefit amounts are estimates only. Actual values will depend on benefit elections during enrollment.

This position description is not all inclusive for every aspect of this role. Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals covered by ADA, ADEA, FMLA and other laws and regulations in accordance with their requirements. Physical and mental demands are not and should not be construed to be job qualification standards, but are illustrated to help the employer, employee and/or applicant identify tasks where reasonable accommodations may need to be made when an otherwise qualified person is unable to perform the job’s essential duties because of an ADA disability.