Vehicle Restoration Technician

Historic Tours of America; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Historic Tours of America in Saint Augustine is seeking a Vehicle Assembly and Restoration Technician to maintain our equipment’s appearance, safety, and longevity. You will inspect vehicles, fabricate and paint, and follow manufacturer specs to keep our fleet in top condition.

The role requires completing an automotive training program, a high school diploma, and a Florida driver's license, plus hands-on body and painting experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Completion of an automotive training program required or preferred.
• Vocational or technical schooling preferred for role.
• Valid Florida driver’s license with clean driving record past 3 years.
• Two years of body and painting experience required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect vehicles to determine adjustments and repairs needed.
• Fabricate, paint, assemble, or disassemble vehicles using tools and equipment.
• Refer to manufacturer specifications, service or repair manuals.
• Follow vehicle repair procedures.
• Use and maintain welding machines and equipment.

Skills

Independent work

Vehicle body repair knowledge

Tool and equipment selection

Gauge interpretation

Analytical decision-making

Education

High school diploma

Automotive training program

Vocational/technical schooling

Tools

Welding equipment

Automotive body tools

Job description

JOIN OUR OLD TROLLEY FAMILY! Voted BEST EMPLOYER!

Named one of the Top 3 Employers and Best Leadership in St. Augustine. Proud winner of the Chamber Member of the Year and Florida’s First Coast Tourism Impact Award. Join the team everyone's talking about!

Position Purpose

This position ensures that our company’s image is reflected in our equipment’s appearance and condition. The Vehicle Assembly and Restoration Technician is responsible for maintaining our high standards of safety and extending the life of our assets.

Employee Benefits

• Competitive pay and paid training: $22 per hour
• All FT Employees are eligible for paid vacation time, as well as company sponsored health and wellness plans
• All FT, PT and Seasonal employees are eligible for: paid sick time, 401K plan with company matching*, fun and upbeat work environment with various award and recognition celebrations throughout the year, First Stop Health - 24 hr. access to doctor by phone or computer for employee and their dependents (Employer pays 100%), discounts in retail stores and free admission to all company attractions

Operating tours, attractions and retail in Boston, Charleston, Key West, Nashville, San Antonio, San Diego, St. Augustine, Savannah, and Washington, DC since 1980!

• Eligibility requirements may apply

Essential Functions

• Inspect vehicles to determine adjustments, repairs that are needed and reassemble equipment to keep vehicles repaired, safe, and in good working condition.
• Fabricate, paint, assemble, or disassemble vehicles using hand, power tolls, shop machines and equipment.
• Look up and understand manufacturer’s specifications, technical bulletins, service or repair manuals.
• Follow vehicle repair procedures
• Use and maintain welding machines and equipment

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to work independently over extended periods of time and in groups within the scope of established rules and regulations.
• Ability to apply knowledge in multiple areas of vehicle body repair and materials.
• Ability to determine the type of toll and equipment needed to do a job.
• Ability to watch gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• Ability to identify, gather, and analyze information, exhibit sound and accurate judgement, and make timely decisions.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Completion of an automotive training program
• Vocational or technical school preferred
• Valid FL driver’s license with acceptable driving record for the past three years
• Two years of body and painting experience.

Other Requirements

• Must pass pre-employment MVR, background check, and substance abuse testing.
• Chest X-ray at hire and annually per OSHA standards.
• Must supply own tools and toolboxes. Tools must meet or exceed the minimum tool list.