Collision Body Technician

Gerber Collision & Glass

. Provide an exceptional customer experience through meticulous assessment and quality repair of each customer’s vehicle .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeDothan • Alabama • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $21 - $32 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in vehicle repair and restoration, including disassembly, welding, and repainting, while ensuring adherence to safety standards and quality control. Collaborates effectively with team members to achieve operational goals and deliver exceptional customer service.

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Vehicle RepairWeldingCost EstimationQuality InspectionTeam Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Auto Body RepairChassis RealignmentFiller Resin ApplicationGlass ReplacementPaint PreparationStructural Damage RepairTool ProficiencyJob Order ReadingKPI AchievementSafety Compliance

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailCustomer ServiceTeamworkProblem-SolvingSelf-Motivation

Tools & Technologies

Cutting GunsPlasma CuttersHydraulic JacksHammersPliers

Certifications & Qualifications

High School DiplomaTechnical School Program CompletionAuto Body Repair Apprenticeship

Industry Keywords

WOW Operating WayVehicle InspectionRepair FacilityAuto Body ShopAftermarket Parts

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide an exceptional customer experience through meticulous assessment and quality repair of each customer’s vehicle
Disassemble, repair, and reassemble vehicles to restore them to pre-accident condition
Ensure consistent execution of the WOW (Wow Operating Way) plan
Plan necessary repair work and prepare cost estimates for customers
Use cutting guns, plasma cutters, hydraulic jacks, hammers, pliers, and other tools to repair vehicle sections
Hammer out dents and minor body damage; mix and apply filler resins when needed
Realign car chassis and frames to repair structural damage
Remove damaged vehicle sections and replace them with new or aftermarket parts
Replace or repair glass, windshields, and interior parts as needed
Weld, attach, and fit parts into place
Prepare and repaint vehicles with factory-specified paint or an agreed-upon equivalent
Complete work orders within labor time guidelines
Inspect vehicles after repair to ensure work was executed correctly
Work with repair facility team members to achieve KPIs and represent The Boyd Group as a Brand Ambassador
Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or equivalent required
Successful completion of technical school program OR a 3-year apprenticeship as an auto body repairer
Ability to read job orders and work with very little supervision
Ability to work with other repairers within an auto body shop
Thorough understanding of methods and procedures to repair vehicle bodies
Thorough understanding of how to use tools required for the trade
Must be able to work safely in a noisy area with many odors present
Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds at times
Must be able to visually inspect vehicle damage in a variety of weather conditions
Must be able to bend, stretch, kneel, and squat to perform repairs and inspections

Benefits

Comp & perks

Great salary and benefits
Bonus opportunities tied to individual or business initiatives
Minimum-wage guarantee for applicable local or state minimum wage, whichever is greater
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job