BODY SHOP MECHANIC

Responsibilities

• Perform all body and fender repairs using recommended procedures, tools and equipment.
• Welding, soldering, body/frame alignment and oxidizing operations using recommended procedures.
• Note additional needed work and obtain approval before proceeding.
• Communicate with Parts Department to obtain needed parts.
• Perform vehicle repair work as assigned.
• Adhere to correct repair procedures in accordance with dealer and factory standards.
• Maintain shop area to housekeeping standards.
• Use and store equipment/tools properly.
• Alignments, Suspension work, Engine and Transmission work and Mechanical Diagnostic.
• Update technical capabilities as required.
• Road test vehicles when required.
• Attend factory sponsored training classes and keep abreast of factory technical bulletins.
• Repair within time indicated by Body Shop Estimator.
• Keep store management aware of mechanical repair problems as they occur.
• Maintain and secure work tools.
• Turn off and lock out equipment when not in use.
• Maintain an organized, clean and hazard free work environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 1-2 years of body shop repair experience.
• A high level of motivation and energy and strong customer service skills.
• Safe working knowledge of shop tools and equipment such as scanners, electrical diagnostic equipment, A/C recovery equipment, fluid exchange equipment, lift operation, etc.
• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and A/C Refrigerant handling certifications are a plus, but not required unless performing A/C or other license required services.
• A Valid Driver’s License.

Working Conditions

• The Body Shop Technician will perform physically demanding work throughout his or her workday.
• Stand six to eight hours per day, may be required to lift equipment and parts weighing from 10 to 125 lbs., and will use hoist and test equipment as needed.
• Exposed to dust, exhaust fumes and a variety of hazardous and nonhazardous materials.
• Road testing of vehicles in city and freeway traffic and all types of weather may also be required.
• Evening, holiday and weekend work hours will be required.