CONSIDER A CAREER WITH OUR COLLISION CENTER!

• WE ARE BUSY AND HAVE MORE WORK THAN WE CAN RUN THROUGH OUR SHOP!
• WILL PAY UP TO $1500-$5000 SIGNING BONUS PLUS THE MOST COMPETITIVE PAY IN MARKET!
• EARN $60,000 TO $120,000 PER YEAR!
• WE ARE RECOGNIZED AS A GREAT PLACE TO WORK!

GP1 Collision Center - BMW of Columbia is part of the fast growing Group 1 Automotive, a leader in automotive retail.  We are looking to add qualified AUTO BODY REPAIR TECHNICIANS to our team. 

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

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid Time-Off
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee Vehicle Purchase Program
• Continuous BMW Factory Up to Date 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.

• Two or more years related experience as a collision repair technician with heavy structural collision and frame experience.
• 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 driver license in the state that you will work and a 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*

Group 1 Automotive is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

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