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Delta Imports

Body Shop Manager

Greenville, MS · On-site

If you have a background in auto body repair and are ready to lead a dedicated team, we want to ... Preferred Qualifications * Previous experience as a shop foreman, estimator, or manager.

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Scenic Automotive

Auto Body Technician

Mount Airy, NC · On-site

Communicate status of repairs clearly to Body Shop Foreman * Communicate with parts department to obtain necessary parts * Document all repairs performed * Document all materials used * Maintain work ...

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Body Shop Foreman

Evansville, IN · On-site

Body Shop Foreman Position Summary: We are looking for an experienced Body Shop Foreman to lead the day-to-day work of our body and paint team while remaining hands-on in the shop. This position is ...

The Larson Group

Body Shop Foreman

Portage, IN · On-site

The Body Shop Foreman has direct supervision over the Body Shop Technicians. This position assists technicians in the diagnosis of repairs and recommends to customers repairs that are needed. This ...

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How much do auto body foreman jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for auto body foreman in the United States is $28.34, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $36.06 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Auto Body Foreman vs Auto Body Technician?

AspectAuto Body ForemanAuto Body Technician
CertificationsASE certifications, I-CAR trainingI-CAR certification, ASE preferred
Work EnvironmentSupervises team, manages workflowPerforms repairs, works hands-on
ResponsibilitiesOversees repair process, quality controlRepairs vehicle damage, replaces parts

The Auto Body Foreman oversees the repair process and manages technicians, ensuring quality and efficiency. The Auto Body Technician focuses on performing repairs directly on vehicles. While both roles require similar certifications and work in the same environment, the foreman has supervisory duties, whereas the technician is hands-on with repairs.

What does an auto body foreman do at an auto shop?

An auto body foreman oversees the repair and restoration of vehicle bodies, coordinating technicians and ensuring work quality. They assign tasks, monitor progress, and ensure repairs meet safety and industry standards, often using tools like paint booths and repair equipment.

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Infographic showing various Auto Body Foreman job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $58,946 per year, or $28.3 per hour.

Journeyman Auto Body Technician

Salt Lake City, UT • On-site

Granite School District
Education • 5 - 10K employees
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Full-time

Posted 12 days ago

Granite School District (Utah) rating

6.1

Company rating: 6.1 out of 10

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Job description

Position Type:
Custodial & Maintenance/Journeyman Auto Body Technician
Date Posted:
9/9/2026
Location:
Maintenance Department
Date Available:
As soon as possible
Closing Date:
09/16/2026
Please note that this posting closes at 3:00 pm on the date listed above.
If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Chris Healey, Fleet Manager, at (385)-646-4279 or email cjhealey@graniteschools.org
Job Title
Journeyman Auto Body Technician
Department
Maintenance
Supervisor
Lead and Foreman
Salary Schedule
ESP (60)
Lane Placement
K
Contract Length
12 months (243 Days)
FLSA Classification
Non-exempt
Last Review Date
June 2022
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, training, education, responsibilities, abilities; the machines, tools and equipment used; background; and any licenses or certifications required. Regular attendance and timeliness is an essential job function to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Job Summary
Performs repairs and replacements to all district non-bus vehicle body and related components.
Essential Functions
  • Repairs or replaces necessary components of vehicles such as vehicle glass (windshields, door, side and rear), mirrors (door and rear view), body panels (doors, fenders, hood, bin doors, rocker panels, etc.), handles, locks, latches, hinges, bumpers, bumper covers, grills, exterior lights, weather stripping, decals and emblems, power and manual windows and lock assemblies, interior floor mats, dash mats, door panels, interior handles, seat belts, glove box latches, carpet and provides service to air bags.
  • Provides district and department identification for bus, police and maintenance vehicles.
  • Washes, repairs (which may include fabrication or replacement of parts), removes rust, applies fillers and sands. Prepares surface masks, matches colors, primes, seals, paints, applies decals and recycles paint products.
  • Performs basic automotive electrical wiring and makes minor frame adjustments. Makes bid estimates on buses and other fleet vehicles and obtains bids where outside insurers are involved.
  • Makes paint repairs and paints (masks and preps) entire vehicles due to paint flaking, accidents, aging and rusting. Sands to removes rust, applies and sands body fillers, matches colors, paints (priming and sealing).
  • Maintains records of work orders and purchases for the body ship. Authorized to purchase up to $500 on vouchers. Maintains an open purchase order for needed parts and supplies. Assists with department budget preparation.
  • Oversees subcontractor work on bumper repair, bed liners, windshield replacement, sandblasting and protective coatings.

Non-Essential Functions
  • Other duties as assigned*

Required Education and Qualifications
Must have high school diploma or equivalent plus one year of formal training in vehicle body work plus air bag certification (as outlined in the district Apprenticeship Program).
Required Prior Experience
Must have completed a three year closely monitored apprenticeship as outlined in the District Apprenticeship Program with demonstrated competence.
Note: The District reserves the right to make specific requirements for this position, however, when prior work experience has been evaluated to be particularly pertinent, some exchanges between training and experience might be authorized.
Assigned Decision Making
  • Makes decisions as to tools, materials and equipment needed for each work order.
  • Assigns work to hourly helpers and monitors their performance.
  • Makes repair/replace decisions.
  • Determines quality of parts in making purchase decisions.
  • Determines work that must be sub contracted.

Interactions with Others
  • Interacts and collaborates with employees, board members, patrons, vendors, administrators and secretaries in schools.
  • Works with various department secretaries, coordinators, managers and directors.
  • Works positively and collaboratively with District departments including administrators and secretaries.
  • Works with employees for certifications of time worked.
  • Interacts with community partners to implement programing and secure donations for program student incentives.
  • Strong interpersonal skills along with a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a diverse group of people.
  • Able to create and support a team-based environment within the program and department.

Supervisory Responsibility
Budget Responsibility
Working Environment
  • Work takes place in a typical school environment.
  • Supervision of students requires both indoor and outdoor responsibilities (e.g. recess duty, gymnasium activities, etc.) in all types of weather and air quality.
  • Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.

Physical Requirements - Not limited to the following:
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to speak and/or hear. Frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, and crouch. Occasionally required to use hands to handle or feel and must occasionally climb or balance.
  • Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
  • The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

Note: The list of essential and marginal functions and of physical requirements is not exhaustive and may be supplemented in accordance with the requirements of the job.

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