Body Shop Mechanical Technician - Nalley Hyundai

Asbury Automotive Group - Stonecrest, GA

Full-time - Entry Level

Stonecrest, GA

251-500 employees

Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers

About the position

As a Body Shop Mechanical Technician at Nalley Hyundai, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and functionality of vehicles that come into our shop. Your primary responsibility will be to complete mechanical work and safety checks on all assigned vehicles, adhering to factory and dealership specifications as well as time standards. This position is not just about fixing cars; it’s about providing exceptional guest experiences and being an innovator in the automotive industry. You will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on our business and customers every day while earning competitive pay and enjoying a range of benefits. In this role, you will check parts against estimates to ensure that the correct parts are ordered and received. You will also be responsible for completing mechanical and safety checks as required by insurance companies. This may include performing minor body work such as small bumper replacements, dash replacements, and the removal and installation of interiors for hail repairs and addressing wind noise or water leak issues. It is essential to notify management of any difficulties or problems that may prevent a quality job from being performed or cause a change in the promised time. Safety is paramount in this position. You will be required to maintain and wear all necessary safety and health personal 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 mandatory, and any deviations must be reported to management. You will also need to stay informed about federal, state, and local regulations that affect body shop operations, including hazardous waste disposal and OSHA Right-to-Know regulations. Additionally, you will diagnose check engine and airbag problems, and experience with alignment and suspension work, as well as airbag installation, is a must. Previous experience as an automotive technician or military equivalent is required, along with a valid Driver's License and the ability to pass pre-employment screenings, including background and drug tests.

Responsibilities

• Complete mechanical work and safety checks of all assigned vehicles for insurance purposes in accordance with factory and dealership specifications and time standards.
• Check parts against estimates and ensure proper parts are ordered and received.
• Complete mechanical and safety checks work required by insurance companies.
• Perform possible body work including small bumper replacements, dash replacements, and R & I of interiors on hail repairs and wind noise, water leak issues.
• Notify management of any difficulties or problems that may prevent a quality job from being performed or cause a change in the promised time.
• Maintain and wear all required safety and health personal equipment, including respirator, in the manner recommended by the equipment manufacturer.
• Comply with all laws and regulations pertaining to paint, thinners and other hazardous materials, reporting any deviations to management.
• Understand, keep abreast of and comply with federal, state and local regulations that affect body shop operations, such as hazardous waste disposal and OSHA Right-to-Know.
• Diagnose check engine and air bag problems.
• Perform alignment and suspension work, as well as air bag installation.

Requirements

• Previous automotive technician or military equivalent experience required.
• Must be at least eighteen years of age.
• Must have a valid Driver's License.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment screens (background and drug).

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Paid holidays & paid time off
• Deferred Holiday Pay Match
• Paid training
• Stock Awards (select management and front-line team member's eligible)
• 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
• Digital career path tool to assist with career development
• Continuous training through Asbury's Internal Learning Management System
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• Student loan relief resources
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discounts on parts and service repairs
• Scholarship awards
• Opportunities to join community service initiatives, which includes paid volunteer hours
• Aggressive Employee referral program with bonus opportunities