Collision Repair Technician

For over a century, DeVivo Companies has been a trusted leader in comprehensive transportation, fleet, and equipment solutions across the Northeast. With 12 locations, OEM partnerships, and a dedicated team, we provide complete lifecycle support to keep our communities moving. At DeVivo, our long-term success is driven by our customer first mindset.

We are hiring a fulltime Collision Repair Technician (and/or Auto Body Technician) at our Randolph, MA DeVivo Collision Center location!

This is a hands on combination role for an experienced collision repair professional who can take a vehicle through body repair, paint preparation, refinishing, reassembly, and final quality inspection.

Why DeVivo Companies?

• Hourly Rate: $35–$45/hr
• Hourly range is based on experience and qualifications.
• Schedule: full time, Monday-Friday typically 7:30am-5pm
• Opportunity for overtime hours.
• Benefits: Medical, dental, and life insurance, flexible spending account, and a 401(k) plan with company match. Generous PTO.
• Growth & Training: Paid factory training, certification reimbursements, and opportunities for career growth and internal advancement.
• Work Environment: Modern, clean, bright, and well heated shop.
• Perks: Uniform and boot program.
• Bonus Opportunities: Team and employee referral bonus opportunities may be available, subject to eligibility requirements and applicable program terms. Programs and terms are subject to change.

What You'll Do

• Perform collision and body repairs on cars, trucks, and other vehicles, from initial disassembly through final reassembly and finishing.
• Inspect damaged areas and determine the repair work needed to restore vehicles to proper condition.
• Remove, repair, replace, and align damaged body components, panels, trim, and related parts.
• Perform metal repair and bodywork, including straightening, grinding, sanding, filling, and feather edging repaired areas.
• Prepare repaired and replacement panels for paint, including masking, sanding, priming, and surface preparation.
• Mix and match automotive paint to achieve accurate color and finish.
• Apply primers, basecoats, clearcoats, and other automotive coatings using appropriate spray equipment and techniques.
• Complete final finishing work, including wet sanding, buffing, polishing, and correcting minor paint imperfections as needed.
• Reassemble vehicles and verify that repaired and replaced components are properly fitted and functioning.
• Inspect completed repairs for appearance, fit, finish, and overall workmanship before the vehicle leaves the shop.
• Maintain tools, spray equipment, and work areas in safe, clean, and working condition.
• Work closely with estimators, technicians, painters, and other team members to keep repairs moving efficiently through the shop.
• Follow established safety procedures and properly handle paints, solvents, coatings, and other collision repair materials.

Requirements:

Experience:

• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record preferred.
• Previous professional experience performing auto body/collision repair and automotive refinishing.
• Hands on experience with body repair, surface preparation, paint mixing and matching, spray application, and final finishing.
• Working knowledge of collision repair methods, automotive paint systems, tools, equipment, and shop safety practices.

Skills:

• Ability to complete assigned repairs independently while maintaining quality and productivity standards.
• Ability to identify imperfections or repair issues and correct them before work is considered complete.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in producing high quality finished work.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a fast paced collision center team.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

• Lifting & Mobility: Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 75 pounds occasionally and regularly bend, kneel, crouch, reach, twist, and stand for extended periods while performing repair work.
• Vehicle Access: Ability to repeatedly enter, exit, reach into, and work around vehicles throughout the workday.
• Tools & Equipment: Ability to safely operate hand tools, power tools, sanding and grinding equipment, spray equipment, buffers, and other equipment commonly used in collision repair and refinishing.
• Shop Environment: Work is performed in an active collision repair environment with exposure to noise, dust, paint, solvents, fumes, chemicals, and varying temperatures. Appropriate PPE and safety procedures are required.

The physical requirements described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. DATTCO provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, consistent with applicable federal and state law.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status and any other protected classes.