Lead Auto Body Technician — Precision Collision Repair

Crash Champions; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Group Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401k Retirement Plan with match

Referral Bonus (“Cash From Crash”)

5 Paid Holidays

Job summary

Crash Champions is a leading, fast-growing collision repair chain operating across the U.S. as the largest founder-led MSO of high-quality services, including Crash Champions LUXE | EV Certified centers. The role involves examining damage, planning repairs, and supervising technicians to ensure safe, efficient outcomes.

The position emphasizes safety, timely communication, and maintaining repair quality. Compensation includes benefits and a commission/flag rate structure, with posted pay ranges

Qualifications

• Ability to use frame machine.
• Certification in body repair preferred.
• Knowledge of vehicle repair process by manufacturer.
• I-CAR welding certified.
• Skill in analyzing and interpreting measuring data.
• Ability to supervise repair personnel.
• Must be able to pass thorough background check.

Responsibilities

• Examines damaged vehicle and efficiently plans repair process.
• Works and communicates with others on vehicle repair status.
• Performs quality repairs while keeping on-time status in mind.
• Makes decisions on repair vs. replace considering safety, cost, and cycle time.
• Removes upholstery, accessories, electrical and hydraulic window operating equipment, and trim to gain access to vehicle and fenders.
• Participates in all required safety meetings.
• Files, grinds, and sands repaired surfaces, using power tools and hand tools.
• Directs the work of an apprentice in the performance of tasks when needed, i.e., unusual problems or questions and explains procedures to assistant.

Skills

Frame machine use

ICAR welding certification

Vehicle repair process knowledge

Supervising repair personnel

Background check cleared

Body repair certification preferred

Job description

Crash Champions is a leading, fast-growing collision repair chain operating across the U.S. as the largest founder-led MSO of high-quality services, including Crash Champions LUXE | EV Certified centers. The role involves examining damage, planning repairs, and supervising technicians to ensure safe, efficient outcomes.

The position emphasizes safety, timely communication, and maintaining repair quality. Compensation includes benefits and a commission/flag rate structure, with posted pay ranges