Auto Body Collision Technician

About the role

Levander's Body Shop of Hastings is seeking to hire a full-time Auto Body Collision Technician at our entirely A/C climate-controlled collision center in Hastings, Nebraska. Employment type is Full‑Time. Levander's is a fast‑growing collision repair shop looking for someone eager and willing to be a team player.

Responsibilities

• Repairing or replacing damaged body parts and bodies of vehicles in accordance with industry specifications and time standards.
• Repairs vehicles per estimate and according to manufacturer standards.
• Check parts against estimate and ensures proper parts are ordered and received.
• Prepares vehicles for body repair work.
• Notifies management of any additional repairs needed.
• Notifies management of any difficulties or problems that may prevent a quality job from being performed or cause a change in the promised time.
• Maintains tools and equipment in a proper state of repair.
• Maintains and wears all required safety and health personal protective equipment, including respirator, in the manner recommended by the equipment manufacturer.
• Complies with all laws and regulations pertaining to paint, thinners and other hazardous materials; reports any deviations to management.
• Cooperates and assists other personnel in the repair and prepping of vehicles.
• Understands, keeps abreast of and complies with federal, state and local regulations that affect body shop operations, such as hazardous waste disposal, OSHA Right‑to‑Know, etc.
• Operates all tools and equipment safely.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Automotive experience required.
• Two years in an auto repair training program or two years of work experience in an auto body shop (most preferred).

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Vision insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Retirement plan
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Professional development