Auto Body Technician

At Morehart Murphy Regional Auto Center, we strive to make every customer a customer for life. Happy employees make happy customers, and we reward individuals who are ready to work hard and stay motivated. Every employee at Morehart Murphy Regional Auto Center is absolutely critical to its success. 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.

Job Description:

Primary goals are safe, efficient performance of all service and repair tasks as defined in the dealership processes and policies.

Repairs damaged body parts and bodies of vehicles in accordance with factory and dealership specifications and time standards.

To ensure success as a body shop technician, you should have good communication skills and be able to perform physically demanding tasks. Ultimately, an outstanding body shop technician can work quickly and efficiently, while maintaining high industry standards.

Essential Duties:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Repairs vehicles per estimate and according to manufacturer standards.

· Checks parts against estimate and ensures proper parts are ordered and received.

· Prepares vehicles for body repair work.

· Notifies management of any additional repairs needed.

· 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 tools and equipment in a proper state of repair.

· Maintains and wears all required safety and health personal protective 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.

· Operates all tools and equipment in a safe manner.

· Other tasks as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

· Ability to perform repetitive tasks; manual dexterity

· Vision abilities required include close, distance and depth perception

· Must be able to lift, carry, and place merchandise and supplies up to 50 pounds without assistance.

· Ability to meet the physical demands of the position including standing and walking for extended periods of time.

· Ability to reach overhead and below the knees, including squatting, bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting.

· Ability to thrive in a high performance, fast-paced team environment, while working independently.

· Ability to adapt to and work effectively within a constantly changing environment.

· Frequently works near moving mechanical parts.

· Is potentially exposed to battery acid, gasoline, chemical cleaning material or other toxic materials commonly found in motor vehicle service departments, some of which may be considered health hazards

· Occasionally, exposed to exhaust fumes or other airborne particles.

· Maintain industry designation through ongoing training.

Job Requirements:

· High School diploma or GED

· Good communication skills.

· Excellent customer service Skills

· Attention to detail.

· Must be dedicated and reliable.

· Outgoing, positive and Friendly attitude.

· Able to work in team environment.

· Strong organizational, decision-making, problem solving skills.

· Strong understanding of automotive technology and the automotive industry.

· Valid Driver’s license and reliable transportation to and from work daily.

· Willingness to comply with all company policies and uphold standards for service quality.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We are a family-run business that gives back to the local community.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus opportunities
• Commission pay

Experience:

• Auto body repair: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Durango, CO 81303: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $55,000 - $70,000