Auto Body Technician - Lone Star Chevrolet
3 days ago
Houston
Job DescriptionCompany Description Sonic Automotive is a multi-billion dollar Fortune 500 company and one of the largest automotive dealer groups in the country with 100+ dealerships nationwide across 25 brands. At Lone Star Chevrolet, a Sonic Automotive family dealership, you'll find the opportunities, resources, and support you need to grow and develop professionally. So read on, and consider a rewarding career with Sonic Automotive, Inc. Compensation (Flat-Rate: Hourly): • $20 - 25.00 / hour, • Based on experience, certifications, and skill level, • Tenure Bonus Program*:, • Starting at 6 months, earn up to $3.50/hour on every flat-rate hour turned, • Bonus increases with tenure and is paid annuallyJob Description Summary: The Auto Body Technician will perform high-quality collision repairs on a variety of vehicles, restoring them to pre-accident condition. This role requires precision, efficiency, and a commitment to delivering exceptional results while maintaining a clean and safe work environment. Duties & Responsibilities: • Review repair orders and perform assigned body and collision work efficiently and accurately, • Repair or replace damaged panels, fenders, bumpers, and related components, • Perform structural and frame repairs in accordance with manufacturer and industry standards, • Sand, grind, and prepare surfaces for painting or refinishing, • Mix and apply body fillers, primers, and other repair materials to meet quality specifications, • Collaborate with estimators and the Body Shop Manager to identify additional repairs needed, • Document all work performed in repair order system promptly and accurately, • Maintain tools, equipment, and work area in clean, safe, and proper working condition, • Follow all federal, state, and local regulations regarding hazardous waste disposal and safety procedures, • Conduct final inspections to ensure repairs meet manufacturer standards and customer expectationsQualifications, • Minimum 1+ years of body shop or collision center repair experience, • Ability to perform structural and non-structural repairs to manufacturer specifications, • Proficient with repair tools, equipment, and safety procedures, • Valid driver’s license with a good driving record, • 3+ years of body shop or collision center repair experience, • I-CAR, ASE, or OEM collision repair certifications, • Experience with GM vehicles (Chevrolet, GMC, Buick, Cadillac) Additional Information Compensation (Flat-Rate: Hourly): • $20 - 25.00 / hour, • Based on experience, certifications, and skill level, • Tenure Bonus Program*:, • Starting at 6 months, earn up to $3.50/hour on every flat-rate hour turned, • FULL-TIME, • Sundays Always Off, • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, • $0 Monthly Premium for Technicians after 12 months**, • Reduced Rates for Dependent Coverage**, • 401(k) with Company Match, • Paid Time Off that Increases with Tenure, • Closed on Thanksgiving & Christmas, • Employee Pricing on Vehicles, Parts & Service, • Free & Discounted Gym Membership Options, • Exclusive Travel Discounts on Hotels, Flights & Rentals, • OEM Certification & Paid Manufacturer Training Opportunities All your information will be kept confidential in accordance with EEO guidelines