Collision Repair Shop Apprentice

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Perform quality inspections on units as they arrive at auction. Working in all-weather elements year-round. Verifying key components on units and their damages. Learning from a Lead Inspector on how our systems work and how to overall inspect units as they pertain to our standard guidelines.


Job Responsibilities:

• Verify vehicle information based on work order information identify damage, missing parts, and mechanical problems by inspecting all customer vehicles at time of receipt (i.e., interior, exterior, odometer reading, trunk area, engine compartment), noting any damage or repair to frame/paint, engine noise, AC/heater operation, radio, tire condition, etc.
• Prepare and complete all necessary documentation.
• Set up system for day-end; perform day-end procedures.
• Maintain knowledge to ensure all policies and procedures are followed.
• Conduct OVE courtesy walk around inspections.
• Maintain a working knowledge on improvements and changes concerning body mechanical, frame labor, inspection techniques, etc.
• Visibly demonstrate safety commitment by following all safety and health procedures and modeling the behaviors related to such. Actively participate in support of all safety activities aligned with Safety Excellence.

Qualifications :

• High School Diploma/GED
• Generally less than 2 years experience in a related field
• Understanding of Baseline Inspections (Electronic Condition Report) & vehicle grading.
• Safe drivers needed; valid drivers license required.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Strong technical aptitude.
• Body, paint and mechanical repair knowledge.
• Familiarity with unibody and full-frame vehicles.
• Good organizational skills needed.
• Ability to multitask, follow directions and take instruction required.
• Ability to stand, walk, or sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to bend, stoop, squat or kneel.
• Vision abilities required include close, distance and color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Preferred

• 1 - 3 years of experience in the automobile field (i.e., inspections, body/mechanic shop, etc.) strongly preferred.

Work Environment:


Exposure to outdoor weather conditions. Moderate noise level. May be exposed to fumes and odors.

Job Type: Part-time

Experience level:

• 1 year
• 2 years

Schedule:

• Flexible (Pick your own hours)

Work setting:

• In-person

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• automotive: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Evansville, IN(Preferred)

Work Location: In person