Body Shop/ Collision Technician

Job description

**We are so excited you are interested in our Collision Technician opportunity!** **We are interested in talking with Collision Technicians of all levels and backgrounds. Please reach out to find out more about the different roles of our Collision Technicians and the career path we can offer you.** **Winners Work Here!** Premier Truck Group is dedicated to ONE Network Executing, our mission which focuses on delivering the best employee experience, operational excellence, and exceptional customer service. At PTG, our top priority is to be your employer of choice and to provide a top-tier employee experience, regardless of the location where you work. **Who is Premier Truck Group?** **Premier Truck Group** is headquartered in Dallas, Texas, with nearly 50 locations throughout the US and Canada, making it the largest Freightliner dealer group in North America. We offer a premium selection of new Freightliner and Western Star commercial vehicles, a large selection of previously owned commercial trucks, and a full suite of parts, maintenance, and repair services. When you build your career here, you make a commitment to being the very best in the business. We are the pre-eminent group of Freightliner truck dealerships in the nation with serious plans for the future and we want you to be a part of it. **Why Join Our Winning Team?** When you join our team, you’re rewarded with the opportunity to work for an organization that provides opportunities for career growth and advancement, tailored to individual performance, experience and interests, along with a fully comprehensive benefits package including: Employee Discounts Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Life Insurance Employee Assistant Programs Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off 401k Plan with Employer Match Training Work-Life Balance Here are some quick insights into this opportunity. We would love to discuss it with you in more detail! **Collision Technician Responsibilities:** · 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 reporting 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. · Maintains a clean and safe work area · Operates all tools and equipment in a safe manner · Other duties as assigned **Collision Technician Requirements:** · High school diploma or equivalent. Safe working knowledge of shop tools and equipment. · 2-5 Years of collision repair experience. · I-CAR or ASE Certifications are a bonus.