What are the responsibilities and job description for the Body Shop Technician position at Auto Services Unlimited?
Duties/Responsibilities:
Perform Inspections and body builds on all vehicles that come into the dealership.
Education and Experience:
- Perform vehicle body maintenance work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory standards to drive customer loyalty.
- Determine any additional needed repairs.
- Stay current in the latest methods and service techniques across several brands; stay informed of latest bulletins, service manuals and other service publications.
- Participate in training activities; attend factory-sponsored training, if needed.
- Communicate with the parts/paint department to obtain materials.
- Save and tag parts if the job is under warranty or if requested by the customer.
- Communicate regularly with manager/dispatcher to confirm repair order information and progress information.
- Communicate effectively/notify the manager/dispatcher of timeline needed.
- Notify the manager immediately if repairs can’t be completed within the time promised.
- Document all work performed on the RO.
- Maintain the highest possible standards of workmanship; perform quality checks.
- Supervise the work of any apprentice technicians as assigned.
- Ensure that customers’ cars are kept clean and are only driven for business purposes.
- Keep the shop area neat, clean; must always account for all dealership-owned tools.
- Meet customer service standards with every customer during any interactions.
- Follow established safety protocols; report any shop equipment in improper working condition; immediately report safety incidents.
- Understand, keep informed of, and comply with federal, state, and local regulations that affect service operations, such as hazardous waste disposal and OSHA right-to-know.
- Understand manufacture(s) warranty policy and follow all rules accordingly.
- Safeguard dealership assets and all customer data.
- Complete all required training assigned through the company training portal.
- Adhere to consistent and reliable work schedule.
- Demonstrate ethical business practices and integrity in all interactions to uphold the Automotive brand.
- Clean work area prior to going home at night.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
Perform Inspections and body builds on all vehicles that come into the dealership.
Education and Experience:
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Graduate of vocational trade school or equivalent experience required.
- Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record