At Hawkins Collision Center, we have been family owned and operated for over 50 years and have a reputation for being friendly, pleasant and helpful! We offer award winning service with factory trained techs. We love to help support the local community, from local soccer clubs to Little League baseball, we are committed to the Danville area!
We believe our employees are our greatest asset. As such, we treat all employees with respect and appreciation for their contributions to the company. We believe not only in providing ongoing training, but also rewarding outstanding effort and results through bonus and commission programs. We look for people with a high level of pride, professionalism and attention to detail. Positive attitude and a willingness to learn with a good work ethic is the kinds of person that can take off in the Auto Sales Industry!
What We Offer
- Medical and Dental
- 401K Plan
- Short Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Paid time off and vacation
- Growth opportunities
- Paid Training
- Employee vehicle purchase plans
- Family owned and operated
- Long term job security
- Health and wellness
- Flexible Work Schedule
- Discounts on products and services
Technician Specific Benefits
Shop equipped with the newest technology and equipmentDiscounts on products and servicesWork environment OSHA certified to current Air Quality StandardsHighly productive shopCareer advancement opportunities, promote from withinI-CAR, ASE and state inspection certification reimbursement and all training expenses paid to further your careerContinued education, manufacturer hands on and web based trainingClean and professional work environmentCompetitive wagesThe technician repairs, refinishes damaged body parts and bodies of vehicles in accordance with factory and dealership specifications, using hand tools, power tools, and spray painting equipment. Technician will also do dealer prep work.
Responsibilities
Stay up to date on the latest repair methods and techniques for the vehicles sold and serviced by the dealershipPerform all body and fender repairs according to estimate and supplement as necessaryPerform work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracyPerform welding, soldering, body alignment and oxidizing operationsDiagnose the cause of malfunction and perform needed repairCommunicate with parts department to obtain needed partsExamine vehicle to determine if additional safety or service work is requiredAdvise Body Shop Manager if additional work is neededUse basic mathematical skills to solve simple equations for mixing chemicalsFollow factory and dealership procedures when performing warranty workSave and tag all warranty parts for storageIs familiar with the latest technical bulletins, service manuals and other service publicationsAttend factory sponsored training classes and keeps abreast of factory technical bulletinsOperate all equipment in Body Shop in a safe and productive mannerMaintain his stall in an orderly and clean mannerUse discretion in using company materials and suppliesEnsure customer's cars are kept cleanDocument all work performed as soon as the job is completedUnderstands and follow federal, state and local regulations, such as the disposal of hazardous wasteWill secure permission from management and write up an RO before doing any work on personal vehicle
