Body Shop Technician

Find your forever career. We are a LOCALLY owned, family-operated company that has been in operation since 1990. We proudly offer employee discounts, a full package of benefits, and a wonderful work environment! If you're tired of working for a corporate store, we would love to show you how much better your work life can be.

Have an opportunity to live in one of the best places in the world! Ski, snowmobile, snowboard, or cross-country ski in the winter. We have Whitefish Mountain Resort in our town! You can be on a chairlift 20 minutes from the dealership! Hike, camp, fish, kayak, boat on the lakes, or Visit Glacier National Park in the summer. We are only 20 minutes from the west entrance of the park! We boast about world class big game hunting as well. We truly live in an outdoor wonderland!

It's small town living around here, but we do have normal amenities and services that are nice to have. People are friendly and there is very little traffic you'll have to deal with. Our life is a little slower paced, but we still do have Walmart, Target, Costco, and most other chain stores in Kalispell 12 minutes from the dealership.

 

Job Summary:

The Body Shop Technician is knowledgeable in the field of auto-body repair and possesses the necessary skills to perform related repairs and custom refinishing according to the manufacturer's specifications. Body Shop Technicians fix damaged bodies and body parts of automotive vehicles such as cars, vans, trucks, buses, campers, and trailers.

This position is not ‘remote work’ capable and requires punctual, consistent, and regular attendance for all scheduled shifts. Missed work affects the day-to-day operations of the company. This in turn negatively impacts fellow employees through lowered morale and /or lost income opportunities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Job duties for the Body Shop Technician include but are not limited to:

Acts as a goodwill ambassador for the dealership by promoting professionalism and displaying excellent customer satisfaction skills.

Uses basic body repair skills.

Straighten bent or twisted frames/weld metal parts.

Removes parts to gain access to vehicle body and inner structures.

Removes, repairs, or replaces fenders, doors, or other body parts.

Fills damaged areas with plastic body fillers.

Files, grinds, sands, and smooths filled or repaired surfaces.

Aims headlights and aligns wheels.

Technicians must be proficient in the use of many tools such as, pneumatic tools, metal-cutting, plasma cutters, heavy-duty hydraulic jacks and hammers.

Performs all duties in a safe manner following all company safety guidelines and policies.

Performs other duties as requested or required.

Qualifications:

Two years in a body shop environment as a body shop technician is preferred. Good communication skills, multi-tasking skills and computer skills preferred. I-car and ASE certifications required. Must have a valid driver license and clean driving record.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

The Body Shop Technician works indoors in the body shop, which is often noisy with some dust and paint fumes. Extended working hours may be required, which may include working nights or weekends. Weather conditions may vary depending on the season.  Body Shop Technicians may work in awkward and cramped positions, and the work can be physically demanding. This position may include heavy lifting. Significant standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, handling, pushing, and pulling. Must be able to move about the complex in all weather conditions and be able to enter and exit most types of vehicles.

Don “K” is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse, equal, and inclusive workplace.  Candidates must be able to pass a drug screening that tests for all substances excluding THC or prescribed medication and background check.

Benefits:

• Paid Vacation and Paid Personal Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Life, Vision and Disability Insurance
• Employee Discount
• 401 (K) Retirement Plan Match
• Family Friendly Work schedules
• Employee Discounts on Services
• Great work environment
• Excellent Advancement Opportunities

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Employees in this role may be required to:
• Frequently stand, walk, sit, bend, stoop, kneel, twist, and reach
• Use hands and fingers to handle, feel, grasp, or operate tools, equipment, and office machinery
• Occasionally climb, balance, crouch, or crawl
• Lift, carry, push, and/or pull items weighing up to 50 pounds
• Maintain physical stamina and mobility throughout scheduled shifts
• Work in various indoor and/or outdoor environments depending on business needs
• Perform repetitive motions and remain in stationary positions for extended periods as required by the job

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Equal Opportunity Employer / ADA Statement

Don K  is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Don K Chevrolet provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the position, unless doing so would create an undue hardship on the operation of the business.

Wage: $25-$29 /hr. DOE