Collision Body Technician - Entry Level

Body Tech-Entry Level- exciting opportunity to start your career in Auto Body- with fantastic growth and income potential!

The Ed Napleton Automotive Group is looking for our next Body Shop Technician located at Napleton's Wayzata Auto Center and Collision, the Body Shop Technician performs vehicle repairs as assigned in accordance with dealer and factory standards. The Body Shop Technician ensure repairs are completed on time and delivers top-notch work to delight our customers.

Take advantage of this rare opportunity to join one of the country's largest and most successful automotive dealership groups and Apply Today!

The Ed Napleton Automotive Group is affiliated with over 25 brands of new vehicles and 50+ dealerships throughout eight states. Our strength comes from the more than 3,500 employees nationwide. We are currently the tenth largest automotive group in the country, providing incredible growth opportunity.

What We Offer:

• Pay Plans above industry standard, with lots of growth opportunity~

• Family Owned and Operated- 90+ years in business!

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• 401k and additional benefits

• Accrued Vacation Time

• Discounts on products, services, and vehicles

• Job Responsibilities:

• Review customer needs with technicians and help develop solutions

• Offer other cost-saving options and warranty information

• Acknowledge all customers as they enter the department

• Notify the customer of any delay or change in the maintenance or repair of their vehicle

• Review all charges and services rendered with customers to ensure their understanding and satisfaction

• Complete check ins with customers and communicate customer request or upsells

• Blueprint pre-repair plans on vehicles

• Prepare pre-repair plans by accurately entering vehicle information, taking pictures, and documenting damages with proper damage and insurance notations

• Understand and educate customers on OEM certifications during the sales and advising portion of pre-repair consulting, upselling as appropriate

• Follow all SOP's, as well as maintain and keep solid records and data

• Complete final bills for customers, ensuring accuracy of parts coding and utilization from repair planning systems and CDK management system

• Prepare and review reports relating to pre-repair plans, supplements, and parts usage

• Meet with body shop manager to review the previous week, discuss positive things happening, explore opportunities for improvement, and find what is needed for the current week.

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required

• Automotive/Body shop experience is a plus but not required

• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook required

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws