Auto Body Technician

CollisionRight
Peoria, IL
Now Hiring: Auto Body Technician

Location: D's Paint and Body - Peoria Heights - 1302 E. Sciota Ave., Peoria Heights, IL 61616

Employment Type: Full-Time

Be a part of a company that knows your worth and acts with care—appreciating our employees, valuing our customers, and celebrating your success.

What We Offer

  • Paid Holidays & Floating Holidays
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Top-Notch Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Life Insurance (Company Paid)
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid Training & Ongoing Career Development

About The Role

The Auto Body Technician is responsible for repairing damaged vehicle body parts in accordance with company specifications, processes, and time standards. You’ll play a critical role in restoring vehicles to pre-accident condition while ensuring safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.

What You’ll Do

  • Examine and evaluate damaged vehicles to plan efficient repairs according to established standards.
  • Communicate with management and team members on repair status throughout all phases.
  • Alert management to any issues that may prevent quality work or delay completion.
  • Maintain tools and equipment in good working order; operate safely at all times.
  • Keep work area organized, clean, and free of safety hazards.
  • Wear and maintain all required PPE, including eye protection.
  • Assist other team members in repairs and prep work, as needed.
  • Stay up to date and comply with all federal, state, and local regulations affecting body shop operations (e.g., hazardous waste disposal).

What We’re Looking For

  • Certified or non-certified techs — all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply
  • Solid knowledge of collision repair processes, techniques, and materials
  • Minimum 1–3 years of experience in the collision repair industry
  • Strong knowledge of vehicle structure and the ability to remove and replace damaged components
  • Physical ability to lift up to 35 lbs regularly and over 70 lbs occasionally
  • Agility and coordination to work in various positions, including climbing, kneeling, crouching, and crawling
  • Comfortable in a fast-paced, production-oriented environment with strong attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

  • Valid Driver’s License (Required)
  • I-CAR and ASE Certification

Join Us!

If you’re ready to put your skills to work in a supportive environment with great pay, benefits, and growth potential, we’d love to meet you. Apply today and become part of a team that values quality work and celebrates success.

This position description is intended to be dynamic and subject to change. Position requirements and essential functions may be altered from time to time based upon the needs of the organization and department. This position may be required to execute special projects or other related duties on occasion.

Equal employment and affirmative action opportunities are provided to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

Keywords

Automotive, growth, advancement, collision repair, collision center, auto body, autobody, body shop, I-CAR, ICAR, dent repair, PDR, paintless, bodyman, body man, body tech, bodytech, auto body tech, auto tech, collision tech, collision technician, dealership, apprentice, ASE, body shop, bodyshop, weld, welding, welder, frame tech
Posted 2026-01-06

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