The automotive business in California is booming. We offer some of the industry's top pay plans, a great Health Care plan (including dental and vision), a 401K Retirement Plan, a Flexible Benefit (Cafeteria) Plan, Employee/Family Purchase and Discount Plans, Paid Vacations and Holidays. And if your job includes any type of selling of vehicles, finance products, services, parts or repairs, we'll teach you the ethical sales skills that you'll use the rest of your life... in any career.
Responsibilities
Identify and resolve parts required for repair; review repair orders, work order, and Body Shop Managers estimate notes; follow warranty guidelines; notify supervisor of any repair add-ons
Adjust, replace, and repair all series of truck and trailer equipment (e.g., sheet metal repairs, fiberglass/ panel repairs, fabrication and structural welding, installation and alignment of truck cab body components, electrical and mechanical repairs, etc.)
Road test vehicles when necessary to ensure quality repair
Maintain current knowledge of job and technical skills including truck manufacturer’s repair process
Perform work as outlined on repair estimates with efficiency and accuracy in accordance with dealership and factory standards
Teardown and inspect for additional or hidden repairs
Advise body shop estimator of additional damage or supplemental needs or if repairs will not be completed on time
Lead work of any apprentice technicians and maintain ASE certifications
Qualifications
Welding, suspension, framework experience a plus OR willing to learn/train
ASE Certifications; Damage Analysis and Estimating, Mechanical and Electrical Components, Non-Structural Analysis and Damage Repair and State Vehicle Inspector (preferred)
Certifications listed above or equivalent experience and eagerness to improve
Valid driver's license and clean driving record
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
The Body Technician Position has a Pay Scale consisting of the following elements and ranges. Wages include Base Hourly Compensation of between $16.00 and $31.00.