Automotive Mechanical Technician - Collision Center

Crown Collision Center in St. Petersburg FL is hiring a Mechanical Technician.

This position is for a skilled-level technician who is able to perform diagnoses and repairs on mechanical-related collision damages in addition to being specialized in particular areas of repair, and who has acquired necessary skills as a general service technician.

Two-Five (2-5) years of Technical experience is preferred.

Crown Collision Center is part of Crown Automotive Group, a family-owned dealership headquartered in St. Petersburg FL.

Our Benefits Include the Following:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance


• Paid Time Off (PTO)


• Short- and Long-term disability coverage


• Life insurance


• Flexible spending accounts


• 
  401(k) with company match
  


• The stability of an established company


• Paid training


• Ongoing professional development


• Opportunities to serve your community

Responsibilities:

• Repairs vehicles per estimate and according to manufacturer standards.


• Checks parts against estimate and ensures proper parts are ordered and received.


• Notifies Estimator 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.


• Road tests vehicles when required.


• 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.


• Diagnose, service, and repair vehicles in accordance with all manufacturers’ specifications, and all applicable safety requirements.


• Ensures that customers' cars are kept clean. Notifies service advisor immediately of anything that has happened to change the appearance or condition of the vehicle.


• Keeps shop area neat and clean.


• Maintains and is accountable for all dealership-owned tools and manuals. Returns them to the proper place and in the same condition as they were received.


• 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.


• Attends department meetings as requested.


• Reports any safety issues immediately to management.


• Other duties may be assigned, based on company’s needs.

Qualifications:

• Two-Five years technical experience, preferred


• High School diploma or GED


• Manufacturer Certifications, preferred


• ASE Certifications


• Lift up to 70 lbs.

Special Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.  


• Problem analysis and problem resolution at both a strategic and functional level. 


• Attention to detail imperative


• Interpersonal/communication skills and customer service skills.


• Maintains professional appearance and demeanor at all times.


• Commitment to company values.


• Current Driver’s License and ability to meet US employment and Crown’s eligibility requirements.

Thank you for considering joining our team!

EOE/DFWP