What a Career at Chaz Actually Looks Like

If you’re looking at auto body collision repair jobs in Alaska, you’re probably asking a few practical questions:

At Chaz, we think those are the right questions.

A career with us should feel clear before you ever apply. That’s why we want to show you what working at Chaz Limited Collision Express actually looks like—from compensation and schedule to training, relocation support, and long-term opportunity.

We’re not here to give vague promises. We’re here to give you a real picture of what you can expect from a collision repair career at Chaz.

Chaz has served Alaska drivers since 1978. Today, we operate five locations across Anchorage, Eagle River, Wasilla, and Fairbanks, and we’re growing. And what makes our growth different is how we do it.

We’re big enough to invest in advanced tools, training, and repair technology. But we’re a local business first, rooted in the communities we serve—and we still believe people deserve to be treated like people, not production numbers.

For job candidates, that means something important: you can build real skills, earn real opportunity, and still work in a place where your effort is seen.

Compensation at Chaz is built around role, skill, and performance.

Journeyman body, structural, and refinish technicians are compensated through an industry-leading flat-rate or hourly structure based on skill level. Skilled techs who produce quality work efficiently have the opportunity to earn well.

Apprentice technicians, collision estimators, paint preppers, parts coordinators, and detailers/lot porters are typically paid hourly, with clear paths for development and advancement.

Painters work under a competitive flat-rate structure, or hourly, with advancement opportunities tied to performance and paint/materials management.

Store leaders and managers are compensated through a base salary plus performance incentives, while production managers are paid hourly with commissions tied to sales and production goals.

Customer service representatives are paid hourly and advancement is tied to customer satisfaction.

Specific pay ranges depend on role, experience, and location, and those details are shared directly during the recruiting process.

For full-time employees, Chaz offers a benefits package that includes:

Benefits begin on the first of the month following 60 days of continuous full-time employment.

For temporary or seasonal employees, support may include sick pay, training access, trade certifications, and consideration for future full-time opportunities. We see temporary roles as a possible starting point—not a dead end.

For many roles, the standard schedule is 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

No weekends are required as part of the normal schedule. Overtime may occasionally be required when production calls for it, but the expectation is a consistent workweek people can plan around. That matters. A lot of candidates coming from other markets are used to weekend work, inconsistent hours, or shop cultures where overtime is just assumed.

At Chaz, we believe your life outside of work matters too.

Especially in Alaska, that makes a difference. You can finish a shift and still have time for your family, your hobbies, or an evening outdoors. For a lot of our team, that balance is one of the best parts of working here.

If you want to keep growing in auto body and collision repair, Chaz is built for that.

We support industry-recognized training and certification opportunities, including:

Just as important, we support growth in practice—not only on paper. That means mentorship, hands-on learning, and room to keep building your skills over time.

For apprentices and early-career team members, Chaz can be a place to start strong. For experienced professionals, it can be a place to sharpen your craft, expand your certifications, and grow into leadership.

If you’re applying from out of state, relocation can feel like the biggest question. We understand that.

We’ve helped team members relocate from California, Texas, Arizona, Florida, Tennessee, Arkansas, and elsewhere. We know that any move is significant, and we do our best to help make it feel as seamless as possible.

Depending on the role and situation, relocation support may be available and include:

We also encourage trial periods and seasonal work, especially for out-of-state candidates. That gives you the chance to see the shop, meet the team, experience the work, and get a feel for daily life in Alaska before making a long-term decision.

One of the strongest reasons to consider a career at Chaz is that people here do grow.

We’ve seen team members move from detailer to journeyman technician, from apprentice-level work into senior technical roles, and from hands-on shop experience into company leadership.

That doesn’t happen by accident. It happens when a company invests in people, promotes from within, and notices the ones who show up, work hard, and keep learning.

If you want to build mastery in your craft, there’s room for that here. If you want to grow into auto body collision repair leadership, there’s room for that too.

If you’ve been Googling “auto body jobs near me” and this sounds like the kind of opportunity you’ve been looking for, the next step is simple. Start with a conversation.

Taylor Stokke, our Recruitment Specialist, can answer questions about open roles, compensation structure, relocation, and what shop fit might look like for you. No pressure. Just a straightforward conversation to help you decide whether Chaz is the right move.

Call or Text: 907.202.1068

Email: [email protected]

If you’re looking for an auto body job in Alaska, a collision repair career with advancement, or a place where skilled work and quality of life can coexist, we’d love to talk.