Automotive Body Technician - Shamaley Ford Collision Center

Shamaley Collision Center is part of fast growing Group 1 Automotive, a leader in automotive retail and we are looking to add a qualified COLLISION BODY TECHNICIANS to our team.

In addition to competitive pay, we offer our associates the following benefits:

• Sign-On Bonus


• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurance


• 401(k) plan with company match


• Paid Time-Off


• Employee Stock Purchase Plan


• Employee Vehicle Purchase Program


• Professional work environment, with job training and advancement opportunities

• Repairs vehicles per estimate and according to manufacturer standards.


• Check parts against estimate and ensures proper parts are ordered and received.


• Prepares vehicles for body repair work.


• Notifies management of any additional repairs needed. Documents and additional parts and labor required to perform a satisfactory repair.


• Notifies management of any difficulties or problems that may prevent a quality job from being performed or cause a change in the promised time.


• Check parts against estimate and ensure proper parts are ordered and received.


• Maintains and wears all required safety and health personal equipment, including respirator, in the manner recommended by the equipment manufacturer.


• Complies with all laws and regulations pertaining to paint, thinners and other hazardous materials. Reports any deviations to management.


• Cooperates and assists other personnel in the repair and prepping of vehicles.


• Understands, keeps abreast of and complies with federal, state and local regulations that affect body shop operations, such as hazardous waste disposal, OSHA Right-to-Know, etc.


• Other duties may be assigned by management.


• Demonstrates behaviors consistent with the Company's Values in all interactions with customers, co-workers and vendors.

• 2-5 years experience in body repairs


• AUDI or BMW collision repair/body technician experience, a plus


• ICAR or ASE certifications in auto body repair, painting and estimating, a plus.


• Certificate from Vocational School in Collision a plus.


• Working knowledge of all aspects of repairs for damaged vehicles including body work and when to replace or repair parts.


• Ability to read and following instructions on repair/estimate orders.


• High school diploma or equivalent.


• Valid drivers license in the state that you will work


• Good driving record

Group 1 is a Fortune 300 company that owns and operates automotive dealerships and collision centers in the United States and United Kingdom. We offer our associates a team environment, great benefits and ongoing training and support. If you are in alignment with our values of integrity, transparency, professionalism, teamwork and respect - now might be the time for you to accelerate your career as part of the best company in automotive retail. Apply today or refer a qualified friend!

All applicants must pass pre-employment testing to include: background checks, MVR, and drug testing in order to qualify for employment

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Group 1 Automotive is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.