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Hourly Body Technician

Penske Automotive Group
Wilmington, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 1/22/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/21/2025

Job Overview

Summary / Objective

The Hourly Body Technician repairs damaged body parts and bodies of vehicles in accordance with factory and dealership specifications and time standards.

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 reporting 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.
  • Maintains a clean and safe work area
  • Operates all tools and equipment in a safe manner
  • Attends pertinent training on request
  • Other duties as assigned

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice

EEO Statement

The Company is committed to hiring a diverse and qualified workforce. We will not consider any characteristic or category protected by state or federal law in hiring or employment decisions, including but not limited to race, national origin, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, status as a parent, or genetic information.

Requirements

Competencies

  • Exceptional customer service skills
  • Knowledge of automotive systems
  • Ability to use technical reference materials and technical manuals
  • Ability to communicate technical terms to non-technical audience
  • Ability to follow processes to ensure quality and safety
  • Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information
  • Ability to listen to customer and determine how to assist them
  • Maintain positive attitude
  • Time Management skills and ability to prioritize
  • Excellent communication skills and works well in a team environment
  • Supervisory Responsibility

    N / A

    Work Environment / Physical Demands

    Primarily works in an automotive shop environment. Workspace is covered but may involve various weather conditions such as heat and cold as well as safety hazards due to the nature of work. May experience loud noise on a regular basis.

    Medium / Heavy WorkWill lift over 50 pounds with assistance device required and / or frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to or over 35 pounds with assistance device available as needed.

    This position will require the employee to be standing for prolonged periods of time

    This position requires the ability to push, pull, stoop, kneel, reach, grasp, and walk on a regular basis

    This position involves repetitive motion

    This position requires the ability to talk and hear

    Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

    Shop Business Hours with ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required

    Required Education and Experience

    High school diploma or equivalent. Safe working knowledge of shop tools and equipment.

    Preferred Education and Experience

    2-5 Years of collision repair experience.

    I-CAR or ASE Certifications are a bonus.

    Additional Eligibility Qualifications (Certification / Licenses / Registrations)

    Valid Driver's License

    Safety Sensitive Position

    The essential functions of this position require a person to work with hazardous or flammable materials; AND / OR to complete tasks in which a lapse of attention could result in injury, including without limitation the operating, repairing, maintaining, or monitoring of heavy equipment, machinery, or motor vehicles.

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