Body Shop Technician

Job Opportunity

With over 70 years of business in the Great Lakes Bay Region, our family owned and operated dealerships are about more than making the sale. Operating two dealerships providing Cadillac, Buick, GMC, and Toyota to the community, we are about building relationships and providing the best customer service possible. We value the community and are proud supporters of multiple outreach programs, including the Bay Area women's center, Salvation Army, and the American Cancer Society.

Job Summary: 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.

Pay: $16-$24 flat rate hourly position; Based on Experience.

Schedule: Full-time 40 plus hours a week; Body Shop Hours Monday and Thursday 7:30am-8pm, Tuesday and Wednesday 7:30am-5:30pm and Friday 7:30am-6pm; Rotating set schedule. Flexibility to work outside those hours at times.

Benefits:

• Blue Cross Blue Shield medical insurance
• Delta Dental
• EyeMed Vision
• Company paid life insurance on behalf of the employee through Principal
• John Hancock 401k with a company match
• Paid vacation time
• Employee Discount

Essential Job Duties:

• 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.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Pass a motor vehicle report and drug screen.
• One year in an automotive body shop repair (preferred).
• State of Michigan Motor Vehicle Mechanic Certification (preferred).
• I-CAR Certification (preferred).

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Labadie Auto Company is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Labadie Auto Company prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Labadie Auto Company conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.