What are the responsibilities and job description for the Collision Repair/Body Technician - Ira Collision North position at Group 1 Automotive?
Overview
Ira Collision Saco is part of the fast-growing Group 1 Automotive , a leader in automotive retail and collision repair. We are looking to add a qualified Collision Body Repair Technician to our team.
In addition to competitive pay, we offer our associates the following benefits:
*All applicants must pass pre-employment testing to include: background checks, MVR in order to qualify for employment*
Group 1 Automotive is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify
Ira Collision Saco is part of the fast-growing Group 1 Automotive , a leader in automotive retail and collision repair. We are looking to add a qualified Collision Body Repair Technician to our team.
In addition to competitive pay, we offer our associates the following benefits:
- Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurance
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Paid Time-Off
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Employee Vehicle Purchase Program
- Professional work environment, with job training and advancement opportunities
- Sign-on bonus and three-month guarantee
- 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. Documents and additional parts and labor required to perform a satisfactory repair
- 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 and wears all required safety and health personal 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.
- Other duties may be assigned by management
- Demonstrates behaviors consistent with the Company’s Values in all interactions with customers, co-workers and vendors
- Two or more years related experience as a collision repair technician with heavy structural collision and frame experience
- ICAR or ASE certifications in auto body repair, painting and estimating, a plus
- Certificate from Vocational School in Collision a plus
- Working knowledge of all aspects of repairs for damaged vehicles including body work and when to replace or repair parts
- Ability to read and following instructions on repair/estimate orders
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid driver license in the state that you will work and a good driving record
*All applicants must pass pre-employment testing to include: background checks, MVR in order to qualify for employment*
Group 1 Automotive is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify