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Open Positions

Body Technician, All Locations

Primary Duties:

  • Prepares vehicles for body repair work, including thorough disassembly of vehicles to assess all damages upfront, researching proper OEM repair procedures, assist in creating the repair plan, and meticulous assembly and attention to detail of the finished product
  • Promptly notifies management of any additional repairs needed — including assessing any supplemental vehicle needs, labor, parts, and communicating with the estimator and/or manager.
  • Notifies management of any difficulties or problems that may prevent a quality job from being performed or cause a change in the promised time.
  • Maintains tools and equipment in a proper state of repair.
  • Maintains a clean and safe work area.
  • Maintains and wears all required safety and health personal protective equipment, including respirator, in the manner recommended by the equipment manufacturer.

Requirements:

  • 18+ years or older
  • ASE/ICAR certified a plus
  • 2+ years in automotive collision body repair
  • Integrity of workmanship
  • Ability to communicate effectively
  • Willingness to learn through continuous improvement

Benefits:

  • Competitive Salary
  • Medical, dental, and vision plan options at affordable employee
  • contribution rates
  • Paid holidays and PTO
  • 401(k) with company contributions
  • Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA)
  • Voluntary insurance options – life, short term/ long term disability, etc.
  • Relocation assistance may be available
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Body Technician Apprentice, All Locations

Primary Duties:

  • Assists in repairing accident related damage to vehicles while adhering to factory specifications and industry standards to restore them to pre-collision condition
  • Shadows experienced body technician as a mentor to start a career path for a collision repair technician
  • Helps to prepare vehicles for body repair work, including thorough disassembly of vehicles to assess all damages upfront, researching proper OEM repair procedures, assist in creating the repair plan, and meticulous assembly and attention to detail of the finished product
  • Maintains a clean and safe work area.
  • Maintains and wears all required safety and health personal protective equipment, including respirator, in the manner recommended by the equipment manufacturer.

Requirements:

  • 18+ years or older
  • Integrity of workmanship
  • Ability to communicate effectively
  • Willingness to learn through continuous improvement

Benefits:

  • Competitive Salary
  • Medical, dental, and vision plan options at affordable employee
  • contribution rates
  • Paid holidays and PTO
  • 401(k) with company contributions
  • Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA)
  • Voluntary insurance options – life, short term/ long term disability, etc.
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Estimator, Augusta, GA

Primary Duties:

  • develops estimates by costing parts, supplies, and labor
  • calculating customer’s payment, including deductibles
  • obtains insurance estimates by contacting insurance companies; reviewing damage estimates with insurance adjuster; resolving repair and replacement requirements
  • maintains communication with customer by explaining estimates and expected return of vehicle, obtaining and providing contact phone numbers, answering questions and concerns, and arranging temporary transportation
  • tracks vehicle progress through repair process – keeping customers and files adequately updated

Requirements:

  • 18+ years or older
  • Proficiency in CCC One preferred
  • Familiarity with DRP guidelines
  • I-CAR or ASE certifications a plus
  • Valid driver’s license

Benefits:

  • Competitive Salary
  • Medical, dental, and vision plan options at affordable employee
  • contribution rates
  • Paid holidays and PTO
  • 401(k) with company contributions
  • Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA)
  • Voluntary insurance options – life, short term/ long term disability, etc.
  • Relocation assistance may be available
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Paint Prep Technician, Augusta, GA

Primary Duties:

  • Assist Refinish Technician/Painter as needed
  • Buffs or cleans surfaces after paint dries
  • Requests necessary materials
  • Removes rust, grease, and dirt from work surface prior to painting
  • Masks and protects parts not being painted or coated
  • Fills cavities and dents  with appropriate filler material to attain smooth surface
  • Inspects painted surfaces for quality of workmanship, noting and runs, sags, or unpainted areas
  • Observes all federal, state, local, and Kendrick Paint and Body safety rules and regulations in performance of duties

Requirements:

  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Satisfactory completion of a criminal background check
  • Ability to effectively communicate with others, both oral and written
  • Must be able to sit for long periods of time and must be able to walk, stand, bend, stoop, push/pull, kneel ,crouch, and reach frequently
  • Integrity of workmanship
  • Willingness to learn through continuous improvement

Benefits:

  • Competitive Salary
  • Medical, dental, and vision plan options at affordable employee
  • contribution rates
  • Paid holidays and PTO
  • 401(k) with company contributions
  • Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA)
  • Voluntary insurance options – life, short term/ long term disability, etc.
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Automotive Mechanic, Aiken, SC

Primary Duties/ Must Have Knowledge of:

  • Front and rear suspension
  • Dash removal and replacement
  • All aspects of air conditioning — both 134A and 1234YF
  • Wheel and tire mounting
  • Mechanical and electrical diagnosis

Requirements:

  • Previous experience in a similar role
  • 18+ years of age
  • Must have own tools
  • Ability to be on time and reliable
  • Good attitude, self-motivated, and team player

Benefits:

  • Competitive Salary
  • Medical, dental, and vision plan options at affordable employee
  • contribution rates
  • Paid holidays and PTO
  • 401(k) with company contributions
  • Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA)
  • Voluntary insurance options – life, short term/ long term disability, etc.
  • Relocation assistance may be available
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One-on-One

When you work with us, you'll have direct contact with the owner. Any problems, goals, needs, etc., are quickly and directly handled. With Kendrick, you are never just a number.

Balance

We believe in a five day work week. Full-time employees are eligible for health, vision, and dental benefits, a 401(k), paid time off, and more.

Training

We offer paid training and certifications, and we provide the best skilled technicians as instructors and mentors.

Environment

We offer a competitive work environment. At Kendrick, we promote from within, and we offer a commission pay scale for technicians.

Opportunity

We offer the opportunity to work for a “mom & pop” type of environment with one owner while still offering the perks, technology, and opportunities typically only found in large corporations.

Diversity

Our employees are diverse and spread throughout our 9 locations. There's a spot for every type of employee.

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We offer paid internships allowing anyone (age 18 or older) an opportunity to learn the business. No experience required, no degree desired. We will pay for your education in return for dedication and hard work.

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