Auto Body Technician

Overview

WELCOME TO GERBER COLLISION & GLASS

Gerber Collision & Glass is one of the largest collision repair companies in North America. With $3+ billion in sales, over 1000 locations and growing, our 10,000+ team members across the United States and Canada are focused on delivering WOW to customers and being the best. We invite you to join our team. Gerber offers a great place to launch and grow careers.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and abilities. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

The Auto Body Technician is responsible for delivering an exceptional customer experience through meticulous assessment and quality repair of vehicles to restore them to pre-accident condition. The Auto Body Technician disassembles, repairs, and reassembles vehicles and collaborates with the team to meet the facility’s KPIs. The role supports Gerber’s brand standards and acts as a Brand Ambassador.

• Ensure consistent execution of the WOW (Wow Operating Way) plan.
• Plan repair work, prepare cost estimates for customers, and use tools such as cutting guns, plasma cutters, hydraulic jacks, hammers, and pliers to repair vehicle sections.
• Hammer out dents and minor body damage or apply filler resins when needed.
• Realign 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 required; replace or repair interior parts as needed.
• Weld and attach or fit parts; prepare and repaint vehicles with factory-specified paint or equivalent.
• Complete work orders within labor time guidelines and inspect vehicles after repair to ensure quality.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

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

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

• Must be able to work safely in a noisy area with odors present.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds.
• Must be able to visually inspect vehicle damage in various weather conditions.
• Must be able to bend, stretch, kneel, and squat to perform repairs and inspections.

The job description is not exhaustive; duties may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job.

Gerber offers comprehensive benefits including:

• Annual Paid Time Off (PTO) plans
• 2 weeks of Paid Parental Leave for full-time employees (minimum 30 hours/week)
• 6 paid holidays annually
• Medical, prescription, dental & vision insurance starting Day 1
• 401(k) 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

Gerber Collision & Glass is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law or contract.

Gerber Collision & Glass has been WOWing customers with our collision repair services for over 80 years. Visit  to learn more about our company.

At The Boyd Group and all affiliated companies, we do not use artificial intelligence (AI) or automated tools to screen, assess, or select applicants for employment. All hiring decisions are made by real people who review each application individually.

$25.00-$27.00 per hour flat rate. Flat rate compensation is a performance-based structure tied to turned hours. If total compensation falls below minimum wage in a pay period, clocked hours will be guaranteed to meet local or state minimum wage, whichever is greater. This position may be eligible for bonuses based on individual or business initiatives.