Collision Repair/Body Technician - Ira Collision North

Overview

Ira Collision Saco is part of the fast-growing Group 1 Automotive, a leader in automotive retail and collision repair.  We are looking to add a qualified Collision Body Repair Technician 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
• Professional work environment, with job training and advancement opportunities
• Sign-on bonus and three-month guarantee 

 

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
• 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

• 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 250 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 in order to qualify for employment*

 

Group 1 Automotive is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify

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