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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location West Warwick, RI
West Warwick, Rhode Island

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Position Description

Job Title: Body Technician

Department: Body Shop

Reports To: Body Shop Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Prepared By: Sandra Shectman

Prepared Date: February 1, 2002

Approved By: Randall Johnson

Approved Date: March 26, 2002

Revised Date:

SUMMARY

Repairs damaged body parts and bodies of vehicles in accordance with factory and dealership

specifications and time standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Repairs 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 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.

Maintains tools and equipment in a proper state of repair.

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.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Arrives to work on time.

Follows instructions from a supervisor.

Interacts effectively with co-workers.

Understands and follows work rules and procedures.

Accepts constructive criticism.

Maintains a clean and safe work area.

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform

each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the

knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable

individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that

must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the

essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are

representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this

job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform

the essential functions.

SCOPE OF POSITION This document is intended to set forth the general specifications of this

position. Alternate duties may be assigned to the incumbent not specifically mentioned herein

Additional Responsibilities:

* Adherence to all attendance and punctuality standards.

* Adherence to timekeeping standards; Employees are required to record the beginning and ending times of any shift, meal break or departure from work for personal

reasons.

* Understand and follow all work rule policies and procedures.

* Follow the Code of Business Ethics and Conduct.

* Maintains a professional clean and pressed business appearance as determined by dealership management.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or the equivalent. Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information. ASE certification preferred. General mechanical skills. Valid driver s license and a good driving record. Manual dexterity. Good judgment.

Working Conditions:

The Technician will stand six to eight hours per shift, lift parts weighing up to 50 pounds several times during each shift, and use hoist and test equipment as needed. S/he will stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, handle, and feel. S/he will use hand and power tools. S/he will be exposed to noise, vibration, dust, exhaust fumes, and other hazardous and nonhazardous materials. Road-testing of vehicles may be required. The Technician will be required to wear a dealership uniform at all times.

NOTE:

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirement, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, the dealership reserves the right to revise the functions and duties of the job or to require that additional or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (i.e., emergencies, changes in personnel, work load, rush jobs, or technological developments).