About the position
Levander's Body Shop is seeking to hire an experienced Auto Body Collision Technician at our new, entirely A/C climate-controlled collision center in Fremont, Nebraska! The position is full-time, with hours from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. As a fast-growing collision repair shop, we are looking for someone who is eager and willing to be a team player. The primary responsibility of the Auto Body Collision Technician is to repair or replace damaged body parts and bodies of vehicles in accordance with industry specifications and time standards. This role requires a strong commitment to quality and safety, as well as the ability to work collaboratively with other team members. The technician will be responsible for repairing vehicles per estimate and according to manufacturer standards. This includes checking parts against estimates to ensure proper parts are ordered and received, preparing vehicles for body repair work, and notifying management of any additional repairs needed. The technician must also maintain tools and equipment in a proper state of repair and wear all required safety and health personal protective equipment, including a respirator, as recommended by the equipment manufacturer. Compliance with all laws and regulations pertaining to paint, thinners, and other hazardous materials is essential, as is the ability to report any deviations to management. The technician will also cooperate and assist other personnel in the repair and prepping of vehicles, while keeping abreast of and complying with federal, state, and local regulations that affect body shop operations, such as hazardous waste disposal and OSHA Right-to-Know regulations. Other tasks may be assigned as needed.
Responsibilities
- Repairs vehicles per estimate and according to manufacturer standards.
- Checks parts against estimate and ensures proper parts are ordered and received.
- Prepares vehicles for body repair work.
- Notifies management of any additional repairs needed.
- Notifies management of any difficulties or problems that may prevent a quality job from being performed or cause a change in the promised time.
- Maintains tools and equipment in a proper state of repair.
- Maintains and wears all required safety and health personal protective 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.
- Operates all tools and equipment safely.
- Performs other tasks as assigned.
Requirements
- Automotive experience required to fill this position.
- Two years in auto repair training program or two years work experience in an auto body shop required.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
