Automotive Collision Technician

Company Description

Join a legacy of excellence at Dimmitt Automotive Group, proudly serving the Florida Gulf Coast and Greater Tampa Bay communities for over 100 years!

We’re seeking talented professionals to join our team at our temperature-controlled state-of-the-art, 40,000-square-foot Certified Collision Center in Oldsmar. Specializing in premium body, paint, and collision repairs, we are committed to delivering world-class craftsmanship and exceptional customer service.

Job Description

The Collision Center Technician repairs vehicles as assigned by management following all established standards and procedures. He or she delivers the highest quality body shop repairs while maintaining the highest level of customer satisfaction. The Technician must produce quality results on time or earlier.

The ideal candidate has some post-secondary automotive training and at least five years of dealer-level or large facility experience. Candidates must have an unrestricted driver's license, a clean driving record, a strong technical and customer service performance record, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and good computer skills. Aluminum training, ASE, and I-Car gold certification are strongly recommended.

Responsibilities

• Repairs automobiles and light trucks as assigned
• Maintains cleanliness of vehicles while performing service or repairs
• Ensures that required documentation is complete and is in compliance with regulations and standards
• Ensures that work areas are clean and that equipment, tools, and supplies are properly stored
• Follows all safety policies and procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some post high school education or training preferred
• Five years of relevant experience required
• Unrestricted driver's license and clean driving record
• Able to drive both automatic and standard-transmission vehicles
• Excellent communication, customer service, and problem solving skills, including the ability to maintain composure under stress
• Highly professional and dependable
• Quality conscious and detail-oriented
• Confident self-starter who works well independently

Benefits

Group Benefits eligibility for full-time associates is 1st of month after 60 days. The plan includes:

Subsidized Health Insurance with eligibility the first of the month following 60 days of service

Company funded Group Term Life and matching AD&D in the amount of $5,000.00

PTO available with cashout option after the completion of 1 year of service

Paid holidays after the completion of 90 days of service

401(K) eligibility after the completion of 60 days of service. A company match is provided up to 3% of the associate’s contribution. Participants must be 21 years of age or older.

        o 10% vested after the completion of 1 year of service

        o 100% vested after the completion of 2 years of service

Company funded Employee Assistance Program offering 6 counseling sessions per year for the associate, spouse, and dependent children

Employee Discount Program to include sales and service