Body Shop Technician

Description

Job Description

Job Title: Body Shop Technician

SUMMARY

Repairs damaged body parts and bodies of vehicles in accordance with factory and dealership specifications and time standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Essential Duties include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

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 in a safe manner.

Drive Train Certification for School Bus

Electrical/Electronic Systems Certification for School Bus

Suspension and Steering Certification for School Bus

Advanced Series - Automobile Advanced Engine Performance Certification

Advanced Series - Truck Advanced Electric Diesel Engine Diagnosis Certification

Light Vehicles - Compressed Natural Gas Certification for Alternate Fuels

I-CAR Certificate of Advanced Training

Advanced Vehicle Systems

Aluminum Repair, Replacement and Welding

Detailing

Electronics for Collision Repair

Executive Seminar

Finish Matching

Glass Replacement

Plastic Repair

Steering and Suspension

Understanding Collision Repair

Workplace Hazardous Materials

Manufacturer Training

Paint Manufacturer Training

State Emission Certification

State Sales License

State Vehicle Inspector Certification

Valid Driver's License

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Associate's degree (A.

A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Bachelor's degree (B.

A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or…