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Auto Body Tech

Gerber Collision & Glass, Colorado Springs, CO, United States


Company:

Gerber Collision & Glass

Job Description The Auto Body Technician’s primary responsibility is to provide an exceptional customer experience through the meticulous assessment and quality repair of each customer’s vehicle to restore it to pre-accident condition. The technician disassembles, repairs, and reassembles each vehicle, contributing to the company’s promise of speed, quality, and customer excellence. The technician works in alignment with all team members in achieving repair facilities KPIs and is committed to being a dedicated Brand Ambassador of The Boyd Group.

Key Job Responsibilities

Ensure consistent execution of WOW (Wow Operating Way) plan.

Plan the repair work and prepare cost estimates for customers.

Use tools such as cutting guns, plasma cutters, hydraulic jacks, hammers, and pliers to repair vehicle sections.

Hammer out dents, dimples, and other minor body damage; mix and apply filler resins when other methods are not feasible.

Realign car chassis and frames to repair structural damage.

Remove damaged sections of vehicles and replace them with new or aftermarket parts. Replace or repair glass and windshields as needed.

Replace or repair interior parts as needed.

Weld and otherwise attach or fit parts into place and prepare and repaint vehicles with factory-specified paint or agreed‑upon equivalent.

Attempt to complete work orders within labor time guidelines. Inspect vehicles after repair to ensure all work has been executed correctly.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Successful completion of a technical school program or a 3‑year apprenticeship as an auto body repairer.

Required Skills and Abilities

Ability to read job orders and work with very little supervision.

Ability to work with other repairers within an auto body shop.

Thorough understanding of methods and procedures to repair vehicle bodies.

Thorough understanding of how to use tools required for the trade.

Other Requirements

Must be able to work safely in a noisy area with many odors present.

Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds at times.

Must be able to visually inspect vehicle damage in a variety of weather conditions.

Must be able to bend, stretch, kneel, and squat to perform repairs and inspections.

Benefits That Drive Your Success

Annual Paid Time Off (PTO) plans

2 weeks of Paid Parental Leave for full‑time employees who work a minimum of 30 hours per week

6 paid holidays annually

Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance effective Day 1

401(k) Retirement Plan with company match

Employer‑Paid Short‑Term Disability & Life Insurance

Additional Voluntary Life Insurance

Continuing Education Opportunities

Free Prescription or Non‑Prescription Safety Glasses annually

Annual Voluntary Uniform Stipend

Voluntary Daily Pay option available

Compensation and Supplemental Pay $23 - 33 per hour flat rate. Flat‑rate compensation is a performance‑based structure tied to turned hours. If total compensation in a pay period is less than the minimum wage, clocked hours will be calculated with a guarantee of applicable local or state minimum wage, whichever is greater.

Compensation is commensurate with skill, education, and experience and may also be eligible for bonus opportunities tied to individual or business initiatives.

AI Disclosure Statement At The Boyd Group and all affiliated companies, we do not use artificial intelligence (AI) or automated tools to screen, assess, or select applicants for employment. All hiring decisions are made by real people who review each application individually.

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