Body Technician

As a Collision Body Technician, you’ll perform vehicle repairs in accordance with dealer and factory standards. Your attention to detail ensures repairs are completed on time and deliver top-notch work to delight customers.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Paid training and OEM certification support
• Opportunities to grow into Service, Sales, Management, Regional, and Executive roles
• Career options coast to coast through our nationwide footprint of locations

Responsibilities

• Perform work as outlined on repair orders with efficiency and accuracy
• Communicate with Estimators and Parts Associates to obtain necessary parts
• Assess vehicle condition to determine if additional safety or repair work is needed
• Perform all body repairs according to estimate
• Perform welding, soldering, body alignment, and frame/unibody repairs
• Operate all equipment in the Collision Center safely and productively, following AutoNation’s Safety Standards for personal protective equipment (e.g., safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection)
• Inspect all work performed as a Quality Control (QC) measure as soon as jobs are completed
• Mix all chemicals according to manufacturer directions/specifications
• Understand and follow federal, state, and local regulations affecting Collision Center operations, such as hazardous waste disposal and OSHA guidelines
• Gain superior product knowledge to provide high-quality repairs

Requirements

• ICAR certification (preferred) or interest to become certified
• OEM certification (preferred) or interest to become certified
• At least two years’ automotive experience
• Valid, in-state driver’s license with an acceptable, safe driving record
• Ability to operate an automobile

Career Growth

After success in a Collision Body Technician role, future opportunities may include:

• Collision Director
• Collision Production Manager
• Collision Estimator
• Collision Body Team Lead

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and 401k matching
• Health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Maternity benefits
• Associate purchase and discount programs for new and pre-owned vehicles, services, parts, collision, accessories, and AutoGear
• Access to discounts through YouDecide, a website with offers from top providers and retailers
• Participation in our DRVPNK mission to raise and donate millions to cancer research and treatment