Body Shop Painter Assistant

: Bring your skills to the 2020 Kenworth Dealer of the Year! Kenworth Sales Co., a 35-location Kenworth Sales Company, is looking for a Body Shop Painter Assistant to join our Ashland, VA team. ** Due to federally mandated DOT regulations, Kenworth Sales Company is a drug-free workplace. Any offer of employment will be contingent on passing a pre-employment drug screening. JOB SUMMARY: The primary function of the Body Shop Painter Assistant is to oversee and perform services as requested by customers in a superior manner and timely fashion. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists the Painter with the care, storage and usage of all materials used in company painting processes.
• Follows all safety standards set by applicable governmental guidelines, including state fire and health codes, and federal OSHA guidelines.
• Maintains a regular working knowledge and familiarity with all EPA and OSHA documentation as required by applicable government health and safety regulations, including OSHA and EPA guidelines.
• Performs work directed by Painter in a timely and thorough manner. Maintains superior standard of workmanship in all services performed.
• Advises Painter of any recommended changes in services ordered by customer.
• Determines if any further servicing should be recommended to customer, and communicates such recommendations to the Painter.
• Maintains a level of training and experience with specialized materials, equipment, machinery, and painting techniques necessary for superior servicing of the customer's equipment. Attends training sessions as required from time to time by Service Manager.
• Performs additional services required when any piece of equipment is returned by customer because of Assistant Painter's faulty workmanship.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent organization and communication skills
• High school diploma or the equivalent
• Ability to read, write and comprehend English instructions and information
• Working knowledge of all aspects of painting body parts and bodies of vehicles, including hand and power tools
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to interpret vendor catalogs
• Professional personal appearance
• No experience required

BENEFITS:

• Kenworth Sales Company promotes a progressive environment with an emphasis on teamwork, customer service, training and personal development.
• Stability - Company is financially strong with an established base of customers and is well-positioned for continued expansion.
• History of Excellence - Work for an award-winning dealership with a reputation for unsurpassed quality and customer service.
• Excellent compensation and benefits package including comprehensive Health and Dental insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) with FLEX Card, Group Life Insurance, Short Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Corporate Holidays, Paid Vacation and Personal Leave, 401(k) plan with company match, and Voluntary Supplemental Insurance plans.

Veterans are encouraged to apply! About the company: Kenworth Sales Company is a family of companies based in Salt Lake City, Utah of over 35 dealerships in the Intermountain West and Mid-Atlantic regions. An Equal Opportunity employer, Smoke Free/Drug Free Facility. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual's race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.