Seasonal Repair Specialist

Safelite; Port Charlotte (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Competitive pay starting at $17.75/hour

Health benefits

Job summary

Safelite in Port Charlotte, Florida is seeking candidates for a technician role focused on vehicle glass repair. The position offers comprehensive training including practical repair techniques, customer service, and work order management. Candidates must have a high school diploma, valid driver's license, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. A competitive starting pay of $17.75 per hour is offered along with a range of benefits including paid training and resources. Safelite values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to communicate in English both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Learn to repair vehicle glass with hands-on training.
• Repair chips and cracks in auto glass.
• Manage work orders and customer communication.

Skills

Customer service

Problem-solving

Ability to operate hand tools

Ability to work outside

Flexibility with work schedule

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Valid driver’s license

Safelite SafeTech™ certification

Job description

What You Will Do

• Learn to repair vehicle glass (in the classroom and hands on) with a focus on the Safelite Way of Fitting under the guidance of experienced technicians and Safelite leaders.
• Repair chips, cracks and other auto glass related issues on customer vehicles.
• Manage work orders, customer documentation and customer communication through the Safelite handheld Mobile Resource Management (MRM) technology. Promote and sell Safelite promotional items to customers.
• Clean customer vehicle during wait/idle time during the repair process as well as perform additional housekeeping tasks in company vehicle and shop.
• Safely operate company and customer vehicles, company‑issued tools and chemicals utilized throughout the workday.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

This position involves driving duties that will be monitored through the use of cameras, GPS, and other tracking technologies to ensure safety and compliance.

What You’ll Get

• Competitive weekly base pay starting at $17.75 per hour.
• 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 and any other licenses (as required by federal, state and local laws) to operate a company vehicle.
• On‑the‑job training/completion of Safelite SafeTech™ certification.

Experience Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Skills And Abilities

• Lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. for short periods; assist an associate with lifting windshields weighing 26 lbs. to 50 lbs.
• 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 camera / video surveillance.
• Maintains professionalism and passion for providing outstanding customer service and exceeding customer expectations.
• Ability to safely work outside (in a 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 customers’ needs.
• 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.

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.

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.