Body Technician Mentor

Body Shop Technician MentorAt Rogers Dabbs Chevrolet 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 Rogers Dabbs Chevrolet 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.We are looking for a Body Shop Technician Mentor to join our growing team. We would like to pay you to pass on your knowledge to the next generation of Body Technicians. We are offering a "one of a kind" opportunity to the right person. We want you to have a base of pay while you are training an apprentice but also reward you for the hours you are able to turn with the apprentice's help. If you are a high performing body technician and have the perfect helper in mind please let us know. We provide a great working environment in a clean, safe, and motivating space, so come and see what we have to offer. We provide an excellent and highly-productive shop.What We OfferMedical and Dental Insurance401K PlanPaid vacationGrowth opportunitiesFamily owned and operatedHealth and wellnessShop equipped with the newest technology and equipmentUniforms providedDiscounts on products and servicesWork environment OSHA certified to current Air Quality StandardsHighly productive shopASE, ICAR and all training expenses paid to further your careerContinued education, manufacturer hands on and web based trainingClean and professional work environmentApprenticeship programResponsibilitiesIdentify and resolve parts required for repair; review repair orders, work order, and Body Shop Managers estimate notes; follow warranty guidelines; notify supervisor of any repair add-ons.Adjust, replace, and repair all series of truck and trailer equipment (e.g., sheet metal repairs, fiberglass/ panel repairs, fabrication and structural welding, installation and alignment of truck cab body components, electrical and mechanical repairs, etc.).Road test vehicles when necessary to ensure quality repair.Maintain current knowledge of job and technical skills including truck manufacturer’s repair process.Perform work as outlined on repair estimates with efficiency and accuracy in accordance with dealership and factory standards.Teardown and inspect for additional or hidden repairs.Advise body shop estimator of additional damage or supplemental needs or if repairs will not be completed on time.Lead work of any apprentice technicians and maintain all certifications.QualificationsWelding, suspension, framework experience a plus OR willing to learn/trainASE Certifications; Damage Analysis and Estimating, Mechanical and Electrical Components, Non-Structural Analysis and Damage Repair and State Vehicle Inspector (preferred) or equivalent ICAR certificationsCertifications listed above or equivalent experience and eagerness to improveValid driver's license and clean driving recordWe 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.