Body Shop Painter - Level 1

Job Title

Western Express is offering a competitive pay, benefits, paid time off, paid holidays, and a family-oriented culture. Western Express HQ is in Nashville, TN. All outside terminals, located all over the country, have a small town, tight knit family atmosphere. Whether you are in Nashville or at one of our outlying locations, you are treated like family!

Key Responsibilities

Paint Application:

• Apply paint to trucks and other equipment while ensuring a smooth, even, and durable finish.
• Perform touch-ups, corrections, and refinishing as needed to maintain high-quality standards.
• Ensure completed work meets company quality and appearance expectations.

Paint Preparation:

• Prepare surfaces for painting by sanding, masking, cleaning, and properly preparing all areas.
• Mix and prepare paint according to required colors, specifications, and consistency.
• Ensure all surfaces are properly prepared before paint application.

Sanding & Surface Preparation:

• Sand and prepare trucks and equipment for painting, refinishing, and repairs.
• Thoroughly remove dirt, grease, debris, and other contaminants from surfaces before painting.
• Identify and address surface imperfections prior to applying paint.

Quality Control:

• Inspect completed work for proper coverage, consistency, color match, and overall finish.
• Identify and correct defects or imperfections in a timely and effective manner.
• Maintain a high standard of workmanship on every project.

Tools & Equipment:

• Employees may be required to provide and maintain their own personal hand tools.
• Larger tools, specialized equipment, and necessary shop equipment will be provided by the company.

Qualifications

Transportation & Work Ethic:

• Must have reliable transportation and dependable attendance.
• Must demonstrate a strong work ethic, positive attitude, and willingness to learn.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening.

Experience & Industry Knowledge:

• Previous experience in a body shop, truck repair, or painting environment is preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of OSHA, DOT, and CSA regulations is highly desirable.
• Willingness to learn company procedures, safety requirements, and industry standards.

Skills & Abilities:

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work.
• Ability to think ahead, identify potential issues, and develop effective solutions.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining productivity and quality.
• Ability to follow instructions and safety procedures consistently.

Work Requirements & Environment

• Must be willing and able to work in various weather conditions and outdoor elements when required.
• Follow all company safety policies, OSHA requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Safely operate and care for tools and equipment used in the painting and preparation process.

Opportunities for Advancement

Performance-Based Pay Increases:

Employees have the opportunity to earn increased compensation based on experience, job performance, skill development, and demonstrated proficiency.

Career Development:

We are committed to helping employees develop their skills and advance within the company. Opportunities for additional training, increased responsibilities, and career advancement may be available based on performance and qualifications.

Rate of Pay

Compensation is based on experience, skill level, and demonstrated proficiency.

• Level 1: $21$23 per hour, including overtime
• Level 2: $24$26 per hour, including overtime
• Level 3: $27$29 per hour, including overtime

Pay levels are based on experience, demonstrated skills, performance, and ability to perform the responsibilities of the position.

Due to the collaborative nature of the work environment, the spontaneous need for idea generation and execution, and the potential for expedited remediations, responses, or information gathering, in-person, in-office attendance is an essential function of this position.

Western Express, Inc. is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act or other similar state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Western. Please inform the company's personnel representative if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.

I understand, where permissible under applicable federal, state, and local law, I may be subject to a pre-employment drug test after receiving a conditional offer of employment. Upon employment, employees may be required to have their picture taken.