Automotive Mechanical Technician - Collision Center

Crown Collision Center in St. Petersburg FL is hiring a Mechanical Technician.

This position is for a skilled-level technician who is able to perform diagnoses and repairs on mechanical-related collision damages in addition to being specialized in particular areas of repair, and who has acquired necessary skills as a general service technician.

Two-Five (2-5) years of Technical experience is preferred.

Crown Collision Center is part of Crown Automotive Group, a family-owned dealership headquartered in St. Petersburg FL.

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Short- and Long-term disability coverage
• Life insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401(k)
  with company match
• The stability of an established company
• Paid training
• Ongoing professional development
• Opportunities to serve your community

• Repairs vehicles per estimate and according to manufacturer standards.
• Checks parts against estimate and ensures proper parts are ordered and received.
• Notifies Estimator 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.
• Road tests vehicles when required.
• 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.
• Diagnose, service, and repair vehicles in accordance with all manufacturers’ specifications, and all applicable safety requirements.
• Ensures that customers' cars are kept clean. Notifies service advisor immediately of anything that has happened to change the appearance or condition of the vehicle.
• Keeps shop area neat and clean.
• Maintains and is accountable for all dealership-owned tools and manuals. Returns them to the proper place and in the same condition as they were received.
• 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.
• Attends department meetings as requested.
• Reports any safety issues immediately to management.
• Other duties may be assigned, based on company’s needs.

• Two-Five years technical experience, preferred
• High School diploma or GED
• Manufacturer Certifications, preferred
• ASE Certifications
• Lift up to 70 lbs.

• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
• Problem analysis and problem resolution at both a strategic and functional level.
• Attention to detail imperative
• Interpersonal/communication skills and customer service skills.
• Maintains professional appearance and demeanor at all times.
• Commitment to company values.
• Current Driver’s License and ability to meet US employment and Crown’s eligibility requirements.

Thank you for considering joining our team!

EOE/DFWP