Collision Auto Body Technician

Overview

Company:
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 welcome all applicants, including individuals with disabilities and Protected Veterans.

Job Description:

The Auto Body Technician’s primary responsibility is to provide an exceptional customer experience through meticulous assessment and quality repair of each customer’s vehicle to restore it to pre-accident condition. The Auto Body Technician disassembles, repairs, and reassembles vehicles and helps achieve the facility KPIs while representing the brand with professionalism.

• Ensure consistent execution of WOW (Wow Operating Way) plan.
• Plan repair work, prepare cost estimates for customers, and use tools (cutting guns, plasma cutters, hydraulic jacks, hammers, pliers) to repair vehicle sections.
• Hammer out dents and dents; 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 needed.
• Replace or repair interior parts as needed.
• Weld or attach parts and 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 very little supervision.
• Ability to work 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.

• Must be able to work safely in a noisy area with odors present.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds at times.
• 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.

Please note, this job description is not designed to cover all activities, duties or responsibilities. Duties may change at any time with or without notice. The physical demands of the job must be met to perform essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Gerber offers a comprehensive benefits package, 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 Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance effective Day 1
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
• Employer Paid Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance
• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance
• Continuing Education Opportunities
• Free 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 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 consideration prohibited by law or contract.

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

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$22 - $30 / Hour Flat Rate

Flat Rate Compensation is a performance-based structure tied to booked hours. If total compensation falls below minimum wage in a pay period, hours will be guaranteed at the applicable local or state minimum wage, whichever is greater. Compensation is commensurate with skill, education and experience.

Supplemental Pay: This position may be eligible for bonuses tied to individual or business initiatives.