Body Technician (FRT)

About the role

At Gerber Collision & Glass, our teams work to provide the elite infrastructure and supportive environment you need to Be the Best and outperform at every touchpoint in collision and glass services. As we continue to grow and lead the industry, we ensure you have the resources and the team behind you to move your career forward.

Key responsibilities

• Plan repair work, prepare cost estimates, and execute repairs to restore vehicles to pre-accident condition.
• Use tools such as cutting guns, plasma cutters, hydraulic jacks, hammers, and pliers to repair vehicle sections.
• Hammer out dents, dimples, and minor body damage; mix and apply filler resins when necessary.
• Realignment of car chassis and frames to repair structural damage.
• Remove damaged sections and replace with new or aftermarket parts; replace or repair glass and windshields as needed.
• Replace or repair interior parts as needed.
• Weld and attach or fit parts into place; prepare and repaint vehicles with factory-specified paint or agreed-upon equivalent.
• Complete work orders within labor time guidelines and inspect vehicles after repair to ensure correct execution.

Education and experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Successful completion of a technical school program or a 3-year apprenticeship as an auto body repairer.

Required skills and abilities

• Ability to read job orders and work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to collaborate with other repairers within an auto body shop.
• Thorough understanding of methods and procedures to repair vehicle bodies.
• Thorough understanding of how to use tools required for the trade.

Other requirements

• Ability to work safely in a noisy area with many odors present.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds at times.
• Ability to visually inspect vehicle damage in a variety of weather conditions.
• Ability to bend, stretch, kneel, and squat to perform repairs and inspections.

Benefits

• Annual Paid Time Off (PTO) plans.
• 2 weeks of Paid Parental Leave for full-time employees who work a minimum of 30 hours per week.
• 6 paid holidays annually.
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance effective Day 1.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Employer-paid short-term disability and life insurance.
• Additional voluntary life insurance.
• Continuing education opportunities.
• Free prescription or non-prescription safety glasses annually.
• Annual voluntary uniform stipend.
• Voluntary daily pay option available.

Compensation

$20 – $28/hour (flat rate), negotiable based on experience. Flat-rate compensation is performance-based and tied to turned hours. If total compensation in a pay period is less than minimum wage, clocked hours will be calculated with a guarantee of applicable local or state minimum wage, whichever is greater.