Auto Body Technician

Gerber Collision & Glass

Auto Body Technician performing meticulous vehicle repairs at The Boyd Group. Ensure quality customer service and successful restoration of vehicles to pre-accident condition.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeShreveport • Louisiana • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $21 - $30 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in vehicle body repair, including disassembly, repair, and reassembly, while ensuring quality and safety standards are met. Proficient in using various tools and techniques for effective vehicle restoration and inspection.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Vehicle Body RepairCost EstimationWelding SkillsChassis RealignmentTechnical School Completion

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Hard Skills

DisassemblyReassemblyRepair TechniquesInspection SkillsGlass ReplacementInterior Part RepairPaint PreparationBody Damage AssessmentTool ProficiencyStructural Damage Repair

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailTeam CollaborationAbility to Work Independently

Certifications & Qualifications

High School DiplomaTechnical School Program Completion3-Year Apprenticeship

Industry Keywords

Auto Body RepairVehicle RestorationSafety StandardsRepair MethodsQuality Control

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide an exceptional and successful customer experience through meticulous assessment and quality repair of each customer’s vehicle
Thoroughly disassemble, repair, and reassemble each vehicle
Plan the repair work that is necessary and prepare cost estimates for customers
Use various tools to repair sections of a vehicle
Hammer out dents, dimples, and other minor body damage if possible
Realign car chassis and frames to repair structural damage
Remove damaged sections of vehicles and replace them with new or aftermarket parts
Replace or repair glass and windshields as needed
Replace or repair interior parts as needed
Weld and otherwise attach or fit parts into place
Prepare and repaint vehicles with factory-specified paint or equivalent
Ensure work has been executed correctly by inspecting vehicles after repair
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

Competitive salary and benefits
Opportunity for bonuses tied to individual or business initiatives