Collision Center Technician - Full-time

pstrongAbout Us/strong/p pemParks Motor Group was founded in April of 1975 by Jack Parks with the inception of Northgate Lincoln Mercury in Tampa, Florida; changing it's name in January of 2011 to Parks Lincoln of Tampa.nbsp; Jack Parks' son Randy Parks soon followed with the acquisition of Longwood Lincoln Mercury in November 1979; changing it's name to Parks Lincoln of Longwood in 2011.nbsp; This expanded Parks Motor Group to the Orlando, Florida Market.nbsp; In June 1983, Jack Parks' son Ron Parks acquired Heritage Ford in Wesley Chapel, Florida adding the blue oval to the Parks Motor Group family.nbsp; Not stopping there, Randy Parks decided to branch out of the automotive arena and in August of 1983, Seminole Powersports was born.nbsp; Seminole Powersports started out offering Honda with the soon after addition of Kawasaki, Yamaha and now Can-Am and Sea Doo.nbsp; Ron Parks had his eye on Toyota, so in August of 1988, Ron acquired Stadium Toyota in Tampa.nbsp; Then in April of 1992, Randy Parks aquired DeLand Toyota thus expanding the Orlando Market to now the Orlando/Volusia Market.nbsp; Not stopping with Lincoln, Mercury, Powersports and Toyota; Randy then acquired Ford Lincoln and Hyundai of Gainesville, bringing the blue oval and Hyundai to Gainesville, Florida.nbsp;nbsp;/em/p divstrongTechnician-Specific Benefits:/strong/div ul li divstrongNewly Air Conditioned/Temperature Controlled Shop!/strong/div /li li divSigning bonus and guarantee for qualified technicians/div /li li divHighly productive shop/div /li li divCareer advancement opportunities/div /li li divContinued education/div /li li divClean and professional work environment/div /li /ul pstrongBenefits:/strong/p ul liHealth, dental and vision insurance/li li401(k) with company match/li liPTO/li liWireless discounts/li liEmployee purchase and service discounts/li liLegal assistance program/li liPaid and personalized training with department manager/li liCareer progression with a heavy focus on internal promotions/li liFlorida hospital wellness discount/li liAggressive pay plan/li liManufacture incentive bonuses/li liAn opportunitynbsp;to define yourself and your career/li /ul pstrongCollision Center Technician Responsibilities:/strong/p ul liBody Techs examine damaged vehicles and estimate repair costs./li liAutomotive Collision Technicians remove upholstery, accessories, electrical and hydraulic window-and-seat-operating equipment, and trim to gain access to vehicle body and fenders./li liBody Techs / Collision Repair Techs position dolly block against surface of dented area and beat opposite surface to remove dents, using hammer./li liAuto Body Techs fill depressions with body filler, using putty knife./li liBody Techs remove damaged fenders, panels, and grills, using wrenches and cutting torch./li liBolt or weld replacement parts in position, using wrenches or welding equipment./li liStraighten bent automobile frames, using a pneumatic frame straightening machine./li liFile, grind and sand repaired surfaces, using power tools and hand tools./li liRefinish repaired surface, using paint spray gun and sander./li liAim headlights, align wheels, and bleed hydraulic brake system./li liPaint surfaces after performing body repairs./li liRepair or replace defective mechanical parts/li liQuality check workmanship/li /ul pstrongCollision Center Technician Requirements:/strong/p div ul liMust have 3+ years previous collision repair experience/li liMust hold valid driver's license/li liTeam oriented, flexible and focused on maintaining a high level of customer service/li liWorking knowledge of shop equipment/li liMust be able to accurately read and write estimates and supplements/li liMust be willing to work together to bring vehicle back to pre-accident condition/li /ul pstrongEqual Opportunity Employer:/strong/p ul liParks Lincoln of Tampa provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type 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./li liThis policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training./li /ul pnbsp;/p pnbsp;/p /div