Company Gerber Collision & Glass Great Teams Don't Happen by Accident Built with Intent. Driven by YOU. At the Gerber Collision & Glass, our teams work to provide the elite infrastructure and supportive environment you need to Be the Best and outperform at every touchpoint in collision and glass services.Our Commitment The Boyd Group welcomes unique talents from all backgrounds and characteristics. We act with integrity and appreciate the diverse perspectives that make our "Greater Team" exceptional. Qualified individuals, including those with disabilities and Protected Veterans, are encouraged to apply.Job Description The Auto Body Technician's primary responsibility and accountability is to provide an exceptional and successful customer experience through the meticulous assessment and quality repair of each customer's vehicle to restore it back to pre-accident condition. The technician thoroughly disassembles, repairs, and reassembles each vehicle while playing a pivotal role in our company's promise of speed, quality and customer excellence.Key Job Responsibilities Ensure consistent execution of WOW (Wow Operating Way) plan.Plan the repair work that is necessary and prepare cost estimates for customers.Use various tools such as cutting guns, plasma cutters, hydraulic jacks, hammers, and pliers to repair sections of a vehicle.Hammer out dents, dimples, and other minor body damage if possible; mix and apply filler resins to repair dents when other methods are not feasible.Realign car chassis and frames to repair structural damage.Remove damaged sections of vehicles and replace them with new or aftermarket parts.Replace or repair glass and windshields as needed.Replace or repair interior parts as needed.Weld and otherwise attach or fit parts into place.Prepare and repaint vehicles with factory-specified paint or an agreed-upon equivalent.Attempt to complete work orders within labor time guidelines.Ensure all work has been executed correctly by inspecting vehicles after repair.Perform other related duties as assigned.Education and/or Experience High school diploma or equivalent required.Successful completion of a technical school program OR a 3-year apprenticeship as an auto body repairer.Required Skills/Abilities 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.Other Requirements Must be able to work safely in a noisy area with many odors present.Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds at times.Must be able to visually inspect vehicle damage in a variety of weather conditions.Must be able to bend, stretch, kneel, and squat to perform repairs and inspections.Benefits Annual Paid Time Off (PTO) plans2 weeks of Paid Parental Leave for full-time employees who work a minimum of 30 hours per week6 paid holidays annuallyMedical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance effective Day 1401(k) Retirement Plan with company matchEmployer Paid Short-Term Disability & Life InsuranceAdditional Voluntary Life InsuranceContinuing Education OpportunitiesFree Prescription or Non-Prescription Safety Glasses annuallyAnnual Voluntary Uniform StipendVoluntary Daily Pay option availableCompensation Details Hourly rate of $23–$32. Flat Rate compensation is a performance-based structure directly tied to turned hours, also referred to as booked hours. In the event that total compensation in a pay period is less than minimum wage, clocked hours will be calculated with a guarantee of applicable local or state minimum wage, whichever is greater. Compensation is commensurate with skill, education and experience. Supplemental pay may be eligible for bonus opportunities tied to individual or business initiatives.Legal Notice Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job.#J-18808-Ljbffr