Free auto body technician job description template
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Auto Body Technician
About the job
[Business name] is hiring an Auto Body Technician who repairs collision damage, restores vehicle bodies and finishes, and sends cars back looking right. [One or two sentences about your business and why someone would want to work there.]
What you’ll do
- Review damage reports, prepare cost estimates and plan the work
- Inspect vehicles for structural damage
- Remove damaged body parts such as bumpers, fenders and hoods
- Hammer out or patch dents and other minor damage
- Fit, attach and weld replacement parts into place
- Sand, buff and prime repaired surfaces
- Apply new finish to restored body parts
What you need
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Collision repair experience or willingness to start as a helper
- Own [hand tools] and able to use power tools safely
- Valid driver's license
Nice to have
- Industry certification [such as ASE or I-CAR]
- Experience with [welding, paint or estimating]
How to apply
[Apply link, email or phone], by [date].
[Business name] is an equal opportunity employer.
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Hypothetical example for Maple Street Collision, a six-bay collision repair shop.
Maple Street Collision is hiring an Auto Body Technician for collision repair (Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.). You'll tear down, repair and prep vehicles for paint, working to written estimates. Bring your hand tools; we provide the equipment and a tool-purchase program.
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What an auto body technician does
An auto body technician repairs collision damage, restores vehicle bodies and finishes, and sends cars back looking right. Typical duties include:
- Review damage reports, prepare cost estimates and plan the work
- Inspect vehicles for structural damage
- Remove damaged body parts such as bumpers, fenders and hoods
- Hammer out or patch dents and other minor damage
- Fit, attach and weld replacement parts into place
- Sand, buff and prime repaired surfaces
Duties adapted from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Requirements, training and licenses
The Bureau of Labor Statistics says certification is a standard credential for body repairers. It is not required, but it is recommended and usually brings higher pay, and new workers typically begin by helping an experienced repairer.
Training: Typically 2 to 3 years of hands-on training to work independently.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Automotive Body and Glass Repairers.
How much does an auto body technician make?
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook. A median means half earned more and half earned less. Pay in your area may be higher or lower; check postings for similar jobs near you. A growing number of states and cities require a pay range in job postings, so check your local rules before you post.
Before you set the rate, run the free hiring cost calculator. It adds payroll taxes and other costs and shows how much work the hire needs to bring in to pay for itself.
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| Free template | Job Description $30 | Hiring Kit $299 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written for | Any business | Your business | Your business |
| Duties and schedule | Typical, with blanks | Yours, filled in | Yours, filled in |
| Pay | National figure | Set for your local market | Set for your local market |
| State rules | “Check your state” | Checked for your state | Checked for your state |
| Ready to post | No, you edit it | Yes | Yes, plus the job posting |
| Performance review form | — | Included free | Included |
| Interview guide and 30-60-90 day plan | — | — | Included |
| Use the template | Have us write it | Get the Hiring Kit |
Free template
- Typical duties with blanks to fill in
- National pay figure
- You edit it before posting
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- Written for your business: your duties, schedule and pay
- Checked for your state’s rules
- Ready to post
- Free matching performance review form
Hiring Kit · $299
- Everything in the $30 job description
- The job posting
- Interview guide
- 30-60-90 day plan for the new hire
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Common questions
Should I require a certification for body repairers?
It is a common credential but not required, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. If you require one, say which; if you do not, pay and promote for it, since certification usually comes with higher pay.
Can I use this template for free?
Yes. Copy it, edit it and post it. It's a starting point written for any business, so fill in the brackets and adjust the duties to your actual job. If you'd rather have it written for your business, ready to post, our Job Description service is $30.
Is this legal advice?
No. This page is general information. Requirements for some roles, especially in healthcare, vary by state. Check your state's rules, and talk to an employment attorney if you're unsure.
Published by Groundwork Business Advisory. Updated October 2026. General information, not legal advice. Pay data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, May 2025 wage estimates.