Automotive Industry, Automotive Repair and Maintenance, Body Shop, Community and Social Services, Driver's License, Employee Assistance Plan, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Federal Laws and Regulations, Fortune 500 Customers, Genetics, Hazardous Materials Clean-Up, Insurance, News Reporting, OSHA, Painting (Facilities and Maintenance), Safety/Work Safety, Scholarship, State Laws and Regulations, Student Loans
About AsburyBill Estes Toyota
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Asbury Automotive Group (NYSE ABG) is a Fortune 500 company and one of the largest franchised automotive retailers in the United States. We are redefining the traditional dealership model through innovative technologies such as Clicklane and through our commitment to our team members, guests, and partners. Our culture, which is grounded in our North Star and Compass and powered by our DRIVEvalues, focuses on the vision of becoming the most guest-centric automotive retailer.
At Asbury, we work together to provide exceptional experiences for our guests while promoting a fun, supportive, and inclusive environment where team members can thrive both personally and professionally. Based on our efforts, we have been recognized as one of the best places to work by both Newsweek and US News & World Report.
Body Shop Prepper
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If you have a passion for repairing cars, assisting with providing exceptional guest experiences, and being an innovator in the automotive industry, we want to hear from you. As a Body Shop Prepper, you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on our business and customers every day while earning the pay you deserve and awesome benefits.
We are looking for an energetic, technically-focused Prepper who will help us redefine the car-servicing experience.
Responsibilities
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- Prepare vehicles for specified work to be performed.
- Work directly with the assistance of the Body Shop Painter.
- Wash vehicles to remove dirt, oil, grease, and debris from painted surfaces.
- Prepare vehicle for repair by priming and sanding vehicles, parts, and/or panels for the Painter to paint.
- Locate and remove imperfections on panels prior to painting.
- Apply tape to protect unpainted surfaces such as bumpers, windows, chrome trim, and other parts.
- Smooth and sand unmasked surfaces, removing gloss from previous paint.
- As assigned, assist in the mixing of paint according to manufacturer specifications.
- With the supervision of the Painter, tint and color for proper match, produce test panels when needed to obtain industry-acceptable color match.
- After vehicle is painted, remove masking tape and clean vehicle.
- Inspect painted vehicle for quality workmanship, noting any unprimed areas, runs, sags, and unprepared sections.
- Prepare vehicle for customer delivery.
- Other duties to be determined by management.
Requirements
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- Maintain and wear all required safety and health personal protective equipment, including respirator and hearing protection, in the manner recommended by the equipment manufacturer.
- Understand and comply with federal, state, and local regulations that affect body shop operations, such as hazardous waste disposal, OSHA Right-to-Know, etc.
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Must be a minimum of eighteen years of age.
- Must have a valid Drivers License.
- Must be able to pass pre-employment screens, background, and drug test.
Company Benefits
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- Pay and Recognition: Weekly pay, Paid holidays & paid time off, Deferred Holiday Pay Match, Paid training, Stock Awards, select management and front-line team members eligible.
- Insurance: Retirement, Insurance medical, vision, dental, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity plans.
- Up to 12 weeks paid pregnancy leave, disability leave, Paid Parental Leave, Health savings, Flex spending accounts tax-free.
- Short-term and Long-term disability plans, Life Insurance, Whole Life and Term, 401k with company match.
- Learning Tuition Assistance and Career Development, Digital career path tool to assist with career development, Continuous training through Asburys Internal Learning Management System.
- Professional growth and development opportunities, Additional advantages, Student loan relief resources, Employee assistance program, Employee discounts on parts and service repairs, Scholarship awards, Opportunities to join our community service initiatives which includes paid volunteer hours, Aggressive Employee referral program with bonus opportunities.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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Asbury Automotive Group is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other protected category as defined by applicable laws. We prohibit discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics and affirm our commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.