Collision Repair Technician - Group 1 Restoration Center

Overview

Group 1 Collision Center in Houston is growing, and we're looking for a qualified Collision Repair Technician to restore vehicles to pre-accident condition and deliver quality, safety, and precision on every repair.

Responsibilities

• Repairs vehicles per estimate and according to manufacturer standards.
• Check parts against estimate and ensures proper parts are ordered and received.
• Prepares vehicles for body repair work.
• Notifies management of any additional repairs needed. Documents and additional parts and labor required to perform a satisfactory repair.
• Notifies management of any difficulties or problems that may prevent a quality job from being performed or cause a change in the promised time.
• Check parts against estimate and ensure proper parts are ordered and received.
• Maintains and wears all required safety and health personal 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.
• Other duties may be assigned by management.
• Demonstrates behaviors consistent with the Company’s Values in all interactions with customers, co-workers and vendors.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a Collision Repair Technician, with heavy structural collision and frame experience, required
• ICAR or ASE certifications in auto body repair, painting and estimating, a plus.
• Certificate from Vocational School in Collision a plus.
• Working knowledge of all aspects of repairs for damaged vehicles including body work and when to replace or repair parts.
• Ability to read and following instructions on repair/estimate orders.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver license in the state that you will work and a good driving record.

In addition to competitive pay, we offer our associates the following benefits:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid Time-Off
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee Vehicle Purchase Program
• Professional work environment, with job training and advancement opportunities