Collision Technician, Tactical Response Team

About the role

• Collision Technician, Tactical Response Team | Tesla (Vehicle Service)
• Location: Bellevue, Washington | Req ID: 281372 | Job Type: Full-time
• What to Expect

The Tesla Collision Repair Program is looking for an experienced Collision Technician to work on one of the most progressive vehicles in the world on the Collision Tactical Response Team. The Collision Tactical Response Team quickly deploys to support factory initiatives to minimize impact on the field, support high backlog locations, and new location openings. This position is home based through a local Tesla collision center; however, it requires regular travel in support of other collision centers and factory operations.

What You'll Do

• Responsible for following proper repair procedures and performs all procedures according to factory specifications
• Use frame equipment for measuring and installing structural components and repair exterior cosmetic panels with metal finishing and body filler
• Glue, rivet, and weld structural components
• Remove and replace all parts associated with collision repair including body, mechanical, electrical, and trim components
• Perform steel and aluminum welding operations: MIG / MAG / STRSW / Dent Puller
• Adhere to all regulatory compliance guidelines for hazardous waste disposal while maintaining clean, orderly and organized work area
• Comply with safety rules, guidelines and standards

What You'll Bring

• 5+ years of experience as a Collision Repair Technician
• Role is up to 75% travel, with the ability to support up to 3 consecutive weeks when deployed. Ability to travel with your own tools
• Capable of seamlessly integrating with multiple different teams on wide variety of different technical repairs and processes
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, including the public
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and to work independently in limited supervision environments
• Willingness to work overtime if required
• Vocational Certificate in Collision Repair and Tesla experience, preferred

Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
• Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
• Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
• Tesla Babies program
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program
• Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)

Expected Compensation

• Collision Technician I - $28.98 - $32.30/hour
• Collision Technician II - $30.78 - $43.32/hour
• Collision Technician III - $36.48 - $54.72/hour
• Collision Technician IV - $43.32 - $64.98/hour + cash and stock awards + benefits for all levelsPay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.