Sterling Automotive Group

Body Shop Apprentice

Sterling Automotive Group  •  Opelousas, LA (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

Join the Sterling Collision Center Team! – Now Hiring Body Shop Apprentices

Sterling Collision Center is looking for motivated Body Shop Apprentices who are eager to learn, take pride in their work, and want to grow within a successful, family-owned and operated business serving the Acadiana area!

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist Body Shop Technicians with structural and non-structural vehicle repairs
  • Learn to restore vehicles to pre-accident condition following industry standards and factory specifications
  • Support repair and replacement tasks under the guidance of experienced technicians
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
  • Properly handle and maintain tools and equipment
  • Communicate repair progress with team members and leadership
  • Participate in on-the-job training and complete required certifications
  • Follow all dealership and industry safety policies and procedures

Qualifications & Requirements:

  • Previous automotive or body shop experience is a plus, but not required
  • Strong work ethic with a willingness to learn and take direction
  • Good communication skills and ability to work both independently and on a team
  • Willingness to submit to a pre-employment background check and drug screening
  • Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
  • Must be at least 21 years old, or have a minimum of 3 years of driving history
  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday

Why Choose Sterling?

Our mission is to attract, develop, and retain great people to deliver a memorable experience that creates lasting relationships, one customer at a time.

  • Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, & Disability Insurance - 401(k) with employer matching - Company-paid Life Insurance - Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time
  • Financial Security: Commission-based pay in a highly productive shop
  • A little lagniappe: Employee vehicle pricing and discounts on products & services – Long-term job security with a growing company – Referral bonus programs – Family-owned and operated - Career Progression with paid ongoing training – Professional work environment

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

Sterling Automotive Group

About Sterling Automotive Group

Welcome to the Sterling Automotive Group, a Louisiana dealership that includes Sterling Kia, Sterling Ford Lincoln, Sterling Hyundai Genesis, Sterling Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram, Sterling Buick GMC, Sterling Premium Selects, Sterling Value Pre-Owned, and Sunbelt Motors used cars. We have helped customers from Abbeville, Breaux Bridge, Broussard, Carencro, Church Point, Crowley, Lafayette, New Iberia, Opelousas, Rayne, Saint Martinville, Scott, Youngsville and beyond find the new or used vehicle that fits their budget. Ready to set up a test drive? Visit one of our dealerships today!

Our company's mission is to serve Acadiana and beyond with a sense of pride, professionalism, and a commitment to excellence. This aspiration has allowed our company to grow from a single dealership in 1995 to the multi-brand automotive group that we are today. At Sterling, we seek to create a working environment where our employees can enjoy professional growth while serving their community.

We know that prospective customers are extremely well educated when researching their next vehicle. Sterling Automotive Group has made it easy to get all the available vehicle information so you can spend less time researching and more time enjoying your purchase. Check out our new and used vehicle inventory: http://www.saveatsterling.com/

Industry
Automotive & Mobility
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Lafayette, LA
Year Founded
1995
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