Body Tech

Auto Body Technician (Body Tech) Salida, Colorado Full-Time | Top Pay + Living Stipend Let's keep it real.

If you can:

Fix it right the first time Pull, repair, and replace without guessing Keep your jobs moving without being chased Take pride in what leaves your stall Then you already know — most shops either slow you down or get in your way. This isn't one of those shops. What You're Walking Into Steady work from Salida, Buena Vista, and the surrounding valley Mix of daily drivers, work trucks, and mountain-driven vehicles Jobs are written correctly so you can actually produce Management backs production — not excuses Team that shows up and handles their business What You'll Do Repair and replace damaged panels, frames, and structural components Perform metal work, welding, and panel alignment Prep vehicles for paint and refinishing Work with estimators and parts to keep jobs moving Follow OEM repair procedures — no shortcuts Make sure every vehicle leaves right — not "close enough" What We're Looking For Solid body tech experience Can run a job from teardown to handoff Doesn't need babysitting Takes ownership and pride in their work Shows up ready to work — every day Bonus points if you have:

I-CAR / ASE

certifications Frame experience Welding skills Benefits Monthly living stipend / housing assistance (because we know mountain towns aren't cheap) Full medical — $0 out-of-pocket after baseline visit $0 deductible $0 copays (in-network) Dental & vision 401(k) PTO + paid holidays Paid training & certifications Why Salida This isn't Denver. No I-25 traffic. No sitting in a booth staring at a wall all day wishing you were outside. You've got the Arkansas River, mountain trails, and open space right outside the shop. Work hard, then actually enjoy where you live. Bottom Line Good techs are tired of: Waiting on parts Fixing bad estimates Getting slowed down If that sounds familiar — you already know. Come somewhere you can produce, make money, and actually enjoy life outside the shop.