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Collision Center Technician

Parks Lincoln of Tampa
Tampa, FL, US
Full-time

About Us

  • Parks 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. 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. This expanded Parks Motor Group to the Orlando, Florida Market.

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.

Not stopping there, Randy Parks decided to branch out of the automotive arena and in August of 1983, Seminole Powersports was born.

Seminole Powersports started out offering Honda with the soon after addition of Kawasaki, Yamaha and now Can-Am and Sea Doo.

Ron Parks had his eye on Toyota, so in August of 1988, Ron acquired Stadium Toyota in Tampa. Then in April of 1992, Randy Parks aquired DeLand Toyota thus expanding the Orlando Market to now the Orlando / Volusia Market.

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.

Technician-Specific Benefits :

Newly Air Conditioned / Temperature Controlled Shop!

Signing bonus and guarantee for qualified technicians

Highly productive shop

Career advancement opportunities

Continued education

Clean and professional work environment

Benefits :

  • Health, dental and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Wireless discounts
  • Employee purchase and service discounts
  • Legal assistance program
  • Paid and personalized training with department manager
  • Career progression with a heavy focus on internal promotions
  • Florida hospital wellness discount
  • Aggressive pay plan
  • Manufacture incentive bonuses
  • An opportunity to define yourself and your career

Collision Center Technician Responsibilities :

  • Body Techs examine damaged vehicles and estimate repair costs.
  • Automotive Collision Technicians remove upholstery, accessories, electrical and hydraulic window-and-seat-operating equipment, and trim to gain access to vehicle body and fenders.
  • Body Techs / Collision Repair Techs position dolly block against surface of dented area and beat opposite surface to remove dents, using hammer.
  • Auto Body Techs fill depressions with body filler, using putty knife.
  • Body Techs remove damaged fenders, panels, and grills, using wrenches and cutting torch.
  • Bolt or weld replacement parts in position, using wrenches or welding equipment.
  • Straighten bent automobile frames, using a pneumatic frame straightening machine.
  • File, grind and sand repaired surfaces, using power tools and hand tools.
  • Refinish repaired surface, using paint spray gun and sander.
  • Aim headlights, align wheels, and bleed hydraulic brake system.
  • Paint surfaces after performing body repairs.
  • Repair or replace defective mechanical parts
  • Quality check workmanship

Collision Center Technician Requirements :

  • Must have 3+ years previous collision repair experience
  • Must hold valid driver's license
  • Team oriented, flexible and focused on maintaining a high level of customer service
  • Working knowledge of shop equipment
  • Must be able to accurately read and write estimates and supplements
  • Must be willing to work together to bring vehicle back to pre-accident condition

Equal Opportunity Employer :

  • Parks 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.
  • This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
  • 30+ days ago
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