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Body Shop Technician

Tasca Automotive Group
Cranston, RI Full Time
POSTED ON 1/23/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/20/2025

Description

Job Description

Job Title : Body Shop Technician

SUMMARY

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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Essential Duties include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

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.

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Electrical / Electronic Systems Certification for School Bus

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Advanced Series - Automobile Advanced Engine Performance Certification

Advanced Series - Truck Advanced Electric Diesel Engine Diagnosis Certification

Light Vehicles - Compressed Natural Gas Certification for Alternate Fuels

I-CAR Certificate of Advanced Training

Advanced Vehicle Systems

Aluminum Repair, Replacement and Welding

Detailing

Electronics for Collision Repair

Executive Seminar

Finish Matching

Glass Replacement

Plastic Repair

Steering and Suspension

Understanding Collision Repair

Workplace Hazardous Materials

Manufacturer Training

Paint Manufacturer Training

State Emission Certification

State Sales License

State Vehicle Inspector Certification

Valid Driver's License

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

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.

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Two to four years related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and / or boards of directors.
  • MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
  • Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
  • Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
  • REASONING ABILITY

  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
  • Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.) in its most difficult phases. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.
  • CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

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    Brakes Certification for Auto / Light Truck

    Electrical / Electronic Systems Certification for Auto / Light Truck

    Engine Performance Certification for Auto / Light Truck

    Engine Repair Certification for Auto / Light Truck

    Heating and Air Conditioning Certification for Auto / Light Truck

    Manual Drive Train and Axle Certification for Auto / Light Truck

    Suspension and Steering Certification for Auto / Light Truck

    Damage Analysis and Estimating Certification for Collision Repair

    Mechanical and Electrical Components Certification for Collision Repair

    Non-Structural Analysis and Damage Repair Certification for Collision Repair

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    Drive Train Certification for Medium / Heavy Truck

    Electrical / Electronic Systems Certification for Medium / Heavy Truck

    Gasoline Engines Certification for Medium / Heavy Truck

    Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Certification for Medium / Heavy Truck

    Preventive Maintenance Inspection Certification for Medium / Heavy Truck

    Suspension and Steering Certification for Medium / Heavy Truck

    Automobile Parts Specialist Certification

    Medium / Heavy Truck Parts Specialist Certification

    Air Conditioning Certification for School Bus

    Body Systems and Special Equipment Certification for School Bus

    Brakes Certification for School Bus

    Diesel Engines Certification for School Bus

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