ATS Resume Optimization for Collision Repair & Auto Body Technicians

Collision repair has the cleanest official US data of any title in this vertical: BLS classifies it under its own SOC code, with a $51,680 median annual wage, 2% growth through 2034, and about 16,000 openings a year. BLS itself flags a technology shift worth naming on a resume — driver-assistance systems may reduce collision frequency, but technicians increasingly need to recalibrate cameras and sensors during every repair. I-CAR Platinum (structural welding, aluminum repair, ADAS recalibration) and I-CAR Gold Class shop status, plus ASE's B-series collision tests (B2, B4, B5, B6), sit on a certification track entirely separate from general automotive ASE credentials. We rewrite your resume so your I-CAR and ASE collision certifications match exactly what body-shop and dealership recruiters filter on.