Truck Body Shop Technician / Painter

Truck Body Shop Technician / Painter

Location: Dallas, TX
Schedule: Monday - Friday

• Remove grease, dirt, paint, or rust from vehicle surfaces in preparation for paint application, using abrasives, solvents, brushes, blow torches or sandblasters
• Tape vehicle for painting
• Buff/Polish
• Properly mix paint so that they spray evenly and consistently
• Clean Guns
• Advises Body Shop Manager if additional work is needed.
• Maintains safe work environment by adhering to work standards and practices.
• Complete daily paperwork.
• Repair unibody structural damage
• Replace and repair body panels
• Replace damaged wiring harnesses, or reinstall harnesses after body repair
• Remove and reinstall interiors
• Dry box repairs
• Reefer box repairs
• FRP repairs on Box trucks
• Performs work as outlined on repair order
• Communicates with Parts Department to obtain needed parts
• Advises Body Shop Manager if additional work is needed

Truck Body Painter/ Body Technician Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent 
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record , CDL a plus
• Good verbal, listening and written communication skills
• 3 years MINIMUM experience Painting and/or Body Repairs in a Diesel Truck Body Shop setting
• Ability to problem solve in an efficient and effective manner

Additional Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Pre-employment drug screening
• Pre-employment physical examination

Company Benefits:

• Choice of HMO and PPO Healthcare Options
• Voluntary Dental and Vision
• Pre-tax Premium Plan
• Company-paid Life, AD&D Insurance Policy and Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance Benefits and Long-Term Disability
• Company provided Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

Employee Appreciation Benefits:

• 401K Retirement Plan
• PTO for New Hires
• Vacation and Personal Time Off (PTO) up to 5 weeks
• Company-Paid Holidays (8)
• Other Paid Leaves: Maternity and Paternity Leave, Jury Duty, and Bereavement
• Opportunity for Advancement
• Referral rewards program

Additional Perks:

• Annual tool allowance up to $800
• Annual shoe allowance up to $200
• Safety prescription eyewear program
• Uniforms provided and laundered

About the Company:

Southwest International Trucks  has been locally owned and operated for over 40 years. As one of the largest international dealership groups, we pride ourselves on our commitment to the Three C's: Customer, Cooperation, and “Can Do” attitude.

Southwest International Trucks is an Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or as a qualified individual with disability.

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