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Overview

We are hiring an experienced Auto Body Technician to repair and restore buses, vans, and other fleet vehicles. This is a hands-on role for someone who can evaluate body damage, determine the right repair method, and complete quality work with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Inspect vehicle body damage and determine the best repair method
• Straighten bent body panels and remove dents
• Repair or replace damaged sheet metal and body components
• Use hand tools, power tools, metal-forming equipment, plasma cutters, and welding equipment
• Remove, install, adjust, and align body panels and related components
• Repair locks, latches, glass, upholstery, and other body accessories as needed
• Prepare written repair estimates when requested
• Document labor, parts, materials, and completed repairs accurately on work orders
• Maintain vehicle security and safety while repairs are being completed
• Follow all shop safety, PPE, environmental, and waste-disposal procedures
• Maintain a clean, safe, and team-oriented work environment

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Auto Body and Collision Damage Repair certificate or at least five years of practical auto body repair experience
• ASE credentials preferred
• Experience operating welding, plasma-cutting, and standard auto body repair equipment
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Basic computer and documentation skills
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to accurately estimate repair time, parts, and materials

Additional Information

• Most repairs are completed indoors in a working maintenance shop
• The environment may include noise from hammers, air tools, welding equipment, and other shop machinery
• Proper PPE and shop safety procedures must be followed at all times
• Some lifting is required