Automotive Body Technician - Shamaley Ford Collision Center

Job ID 2024-32345
Job Location US-TX-El Paso
Category Collision Center
Type Regular Full-Time

More Information About This Job

Overview

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

Responsibilities

  • 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.

Qualifications

  • 2-5 years experiene in body repairs
  • AUDI or BMW collision repair/body techncian 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 offers a team environment, great benefits and ongoing training and support for its associates. 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.