Body Shop Technician

Devils Lake, ND 58301

About Us

At Devils Lake Cars, our mission is for every team member and every guest to be wowed. We focus on the satisfaction of our team members and provide an environment where team members are allowed to provide great service to the guests of our dealership. We reward individuals who work hard and stay motivated. Being a family-owned dealership since 1923, every team member at Devils Lake Cars is absolutely critical to our success. Our average team member has been with our company for nearly eight years, and 90% of our coaching staff began with our company as a front-line team member, and has grown with our company into leadership roles. Our promise is to keep delivering the same award-winning service and value that our community has come to expect from our dealership through the years, and to help team members grow and develop to achieve their goals and dreams.

We're now taking applications for a Body Shop Technician to join our team. 

Do you have previous body shop experience and are looking for a new opportunity? Apply now for our Body Shop Technician position and join the Devils Lake Cars family today. 

Responsibilities

• Stay up to date on the latest repair methods and techniques for the vehicles sold and serviced by the dealership
• Perform all body repairs according to estimate and supplement as necessary
• Perform work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy
• Perform welding, soldering, and body alignment
• Diagnose the cause of malfunction and perform needed repair
• Communicate with parts department to obtain needed parts
• Examine vehicle to determine if additional safety or service work is required
• Advise Body Shop Manager if additional work is needed
• Use basic mathematical skills to solve simple equations for mixing chemicals
• Follow factory and dealership procedures when performing warranty work
• Save and tag all warranty parts for storage
• Is familiar with the latest technical bulletins, service manuals and other service publications
• Attend factory sponsored training classes and keeps abreast of factory technical bulletins
• Operate all equipment in Body Shop in a safe and productive manner
• Maintain stall in an orderly and clean manner
• Use discretion in using company materials and supplies
• All refinishing operation
• Ensure customer’s cars are kept clean
• Document all work performed as soon as the job is completed
• Understands and follow federal, state and local regulations, such as the disposal of hazardous waste
• Will secure permission from management and write up an RO before doing any work on personal vehicle

 Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Have a valid driver’s license
• Willing to submit to a pre-employment background check
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must have own tools
• Grade 12 with auto body & collision damage repair certificate OR 5 years of practical knowledge within an auto body repair facility
• ASE Credentials Preferred
• Applicants may be drug tested

What We Offer

• Competitive Compensation
• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans, along with Auxiliary Benefits (Critical Illness, Accident, etc.)
• FSA and HSA options available
• 401k plan
• PTO
• Employer-paid Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• FT Employee Discounts
• Discounted gym membership
• Access to mental health resources
• Tuition reimbursement and additional training provided
• Degrees at Work continuing education program
• Opportunities for upward mobility
• Family-owned and operated company

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. We are committed to providing a safe, drug-free work environment. Applicants must be willing to submit to a pre-employment background check and drug test. Interested candidates must possess a valid driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record.