Painter

Responsibilities

The Painter is responsible for refinishing vehicles to meet pre-accident condition or industry standards of quality. The painter oversees paint department and assistants / prep techs and reports to the production manager.

Rush Truck Centers opens the door to the world of opportunity. We are the largest network of commercial vehicle dealerships across the US representing truck and bus manufacturers. Our franchises include Peterbilt, International, Hino, Isuzu, Ford, IC Bus and Blue Bird. We offer a rewarding career as a leader in the transportation industry. Grow with us as we continue to expand our network of locations and services.

Responsibilities:

• Report to Body Shop Foreman or Body Shop Manager, and will be assigned duties on a daily basis.
• Maintain Proficiency of 70% or better, billing a minimum of 5.6 hours per day.
• Keep area safe and clean.
• Follow all safety measures for personal and environment safety.
• Wear all appropriate safety equipment (PPE) for each specific task; for eyes (goggles, face shields), hands (gloves), lungs (respiratory systems, dust masks), skin (protective suit).
• Examine damaged vehicles and estimates of repair cost. Immediately report any hidden damage to supervisor.
• Report any lost or broken parts to the supervisor.
• Maintain all body shop equipment in good safe working condition.
• Maintain spray booth and mixing equipment. Keep mixing room in good working condition.
• Check body repairs before primer is applied.
• Maintain a level of quality to industry standards.
• Keep repaints to a minimum.
• Must remove all dirt and runs from painted areas.
• Clean paint areas, tools and equipment.
• Mix and apply primers and sealers, sand and prep prime surfaces for finish paint applications
• Keep production manager aware of status.
• Clean grease and dirt from product.
• Apply masking tape over parts and areas that are not to be coated.
• Fill cavities and dents with putty to attain smooth surface.
• Ability to multi-task under pressure.
• Alert the production manager to any unusual problems and delays.
• Must demonstrate positive corporate citizenship and the Rush Driving Principles.
• Maintain safe work environment.
• Maintain professional appearance.
• As a condition of continued employment, the employee is required to exhibit positive corporate citizenship, with demonstrated ability to positively interact with others, follow required Company policies and procedures which include but are not limited to policies regarding conduct, record keeping, and safety. As a condition of continued employment the employee is required to refrain from any behavior that is construed as sexual harassment, harassment and/or creating or participating in a hostile work environment, and/or violence in the workplace.

Benefits:

We offer exceptional compensation and benefits, 401K and stock purchase, incentives for performance, training, and opportunity for advancement - all in a culture that appreciates and rewards excellence, a positive attitude and integrity.

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• 3 years experience in commercial vehicle painting and refinishing or similar position.
• Valid driver’s license and insurability.
• Proficiency with related hardware/software systems as needed to fully execute the duties required.
• General office skills and knowledge of equipment and systems including but not limited to filing systems, use of copiers, facsimile machines, and other communication or electronic equipment as may be applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled

This job posting does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by their leader.