Toyota Collision Center Experienced Technician

Job DescriptionFirst Team Toyota Collision Center is looking for an EXPERIENCEDAutomotive Body / Collision Repair Technician to join the Team!!Join a Leader in the Automobile Industry and an Award-Winning Company!First Team Toyota is a part of the First Team Automotive Group of dealerships. We are a family-owned and operated Company that strives to enrich the lives of their employees by providing modern, temperature-controlled shop, incredible working environment, and an opportunity for to grow personally and professionally. Position Overview:Repairs and refinishes damaged body parts and bodies of vehicles in accordance with factory and dealership specifications and time standards. Responsibilities:*Repairs and refinishes 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 or parts needed.*Maintains personal and shop tools and equipment in a proper state.*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 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. *Reports 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. *Operates all tools and equipment in a safe manner. Experience and SkillsQualifications:*Minimum 5 years of automotive collision repair experience preferred. *Dealership collision repair experience preferred. *I-CAR certifications preferred, but not required. *I-CAR certifications preferred are as follows: Aluminum Repair, Replacement and Welding; Collision Repair 2000; Electronics for Collision Repair; Finish Matching; Glass Replacement; Steering and Suspension; and Understanding Collision Repair. *Must be able to work on and repair multiple makes of vehicles. *Must have the ability to operate a wide variety of vehicles, both automatic and manual transmissions. *Must have the ability to operate power and hand tools and other types of machinery safely and efficiently. *Valid driver's license required Requirements:*Possess an acceptable safe driving record *Pass a background check and drug screening First Team Automotive Group is an Equal-Opportunity Employer!Job BenefitsBenefits:Competitive Compensation package Medical, Dental and Vision Plans Company Paid Employee Life Insurance of $25,000 Short-term disability Employee Assistance Program 401K Plan Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay Discounts on Vehicles, Parts and Service!