Collision Auto Body Technician

Rick Hendrick Chevrolet Buick GMC Collision Center

Location:

12050 W Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia 23233

Collision center Body shop Technician

Hendrick Collision Richmond is hiring technicians! 100% PAID health insurance, 401k match, full earning average paid vacation, paid sick, paid holidays, paid OEM and ICAR training, and many other great benefits! Very busy, Air‑conditioned, state‑of‑the‑art facility, with all of the best equipment to help you efficiently complete proper repairs. Estimates are thoroughly written to get you paid for what you do!

Do you care about proper repairs? Do you want to work for a team that cares about repairing cars properly and appreciates you? Hendrick is known for our great culture. Come join a team that cares about you! Sign‑on bonuses are available for qualified candidates.

This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

• Examines body damage on customer vehicles
• Identifies necessary body repair work
• Estimates cost of body work
• Requests necessary parts
• Performs body repairs including removing damaged body parts and replacing with fixed or new parts
• Documents repairs performed
• Performs body repairs efficiently and according to Collision Center and insurance company guidelines
• Maintains CSI at or above Company standards
• Maintains an organized, clean and safe work area
• Participates in required training
• Records all hours worked accurately in company time‑keeping system
• Follows Safeguards rules and regulations.
• Demonstrates the Company’s Core Values
• Complies with Company policies and procedures
• Observes all Federal, State, Local and Company safety rules and regulations in the performance of duties.
• Other duties as assigned

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with medical conditions to perform the essential functions.

• o GED
• √ High School Diploma
• o Associate Degree
• o Bachelor Degree
• o Master Degree
• o Doctorate Degree

• o Accounting
• √ Automotive
• o Business
• o Human Resources
• o Information Technology

• o up to 3 years
• o 3-5 years
• √ 5+ years

Demonstrable knowledge of body‑repair methods. Collision Center repair training or commensurate experience. Ability to operate equipment necessary to perform Collision Center repair functions.

• √ Valid Driver’s License
• o Automobile Salesperson License

Basic Computer skills to utilize time‑keeping system. Ability to learn parts‑department computer inventory and ordering system.

Ability to understand and follow instructions. Ability to communicate effectively with customers and company personnel.

The position requires regular and predictable attendance. Scheduled shifts may include evening hours, weekends, and holidays.

Must be able to lift up to 80 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to hear and talk; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must pass OSHA respiratory medical exam.

Duties are performed primarily in the Collision Center. Work includes movement of vehicle body parts, working in various physical positions, and the safe operation of power tools and test equipment. May be exposed to loud noise, vibration, exhaust fumes, paint‑dust, and other collision center conditions. Frequently interacts with customers, estimators, and Collision Center management.

Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos. Ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations to customers and other employees.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions. Ability to deal with…