Body Shop Prepper - Nalley BMW

Body Shop Prepper

Nalley Automotive is part of Asbury Automotive Group, a Fortune 500 company and one of the largest franchised automotive retailers in the United States. We are redefining the traditional dealership model through innovative technologies and our commitment to our team members, guests, and partners. Our culture focuses on the vision of becoming the Most Guest Centric Automotive Retailer. At Asbury, we work together to provide exceptional experiences for our guests while promoting a fun, supportive and inclusive environment where team members can thrive both personally and professionally. Based on our efforts, we have been recognized as one of the best places to work by both Newsweek and US News & World Report.

The Body Shop Prepper is responsible for preparing vehicles for specified work to be performed. The Body Shop Prepper will work directly with the assistance of the Body Shop Painter.

• Wash vehicles to remove dirt, oil, grease and debris from painted surfaces
• Prepare vehicle for repair by priming and sanding vehicles parts, and or, panels for the Painter to paint
• Locate and remove imperfections on panels prior to painting
• Apply tape to protect unpainted surfaces, such as bumpers, windows, chrome trim, and other parts
• Smooth and sand unmasked surfaces removing gloss from previous paint
• As assigned assist in the mixing of paint according to manufacturer specifications
• With the supervision of the Painter tint color for proper match, produce test panels when needed to obtain industry acceptable color match
• After vehicle is painted remove masking tape and clean vehicle
• Inspect painted vehicle for quality workmanship, noting any unprimed areas, runs, sags and unprepared sections
• Prepare vehicle for customer delivery
• Other duties to be determined by management
• Maintain and wear all required safety and health personal protective equipment, including respirator and hearing protection, in the manner recommended by the equipment manufacturer
• Understand, keep abreast of and comply with federal, state and local regulations that affect body shop operations, such as hazardous waste disposal, OSHA Right-to-Know, etc.
• Must be able to work in a fast paced environment
• Must be a minimum of eighteen years of age
• Must have a valid Driver's License
• Must be able to pass pre-employment screens (background and drug test)

Company Benefits:

Pay and Recognition:

• Weekly pay
• Paid holidays & paid time off
• Paid training
• Stock Awards (select management and front-line team members eligible)

Insurance / Retirement:

• Insurance: medical, vision, dental, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity plans
• Up to 12 weeks paid pregnancy leave (disability leave)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Health savings
• Flex spending accounts (tax-free)
• Short-term and Long-term disability plans
• Life Insurance (Whole Life and Term)
• 401k with company match
• Pet Insurance

Learning, Tuition Assistance and Career Development:

• Digital career path tool to assist with career development
• Continuous training through Asbury's Internal Learning Management System

Professional growth and development opportunities. Additional advantages:

• Technician Student loan relief resources
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discounts on parts and service repairs
• Scholarship awards
• Opportunities to join our community service initiatives, which includes paid volunteer hours
• Employee referral program with bonus opportunities

Asbury Automotive Group is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other protected category as defined by applicable laws. We prohibit discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics and affirm our commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.