Body Shop Painter / Prepper / All-Around Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Body Shop Painter / Prepper / All-Around Worker - Location: Roseville, MN | $1,500 Sign-On Bonus Who We Are Universal Truck Service is a family-owned company that has grown from a small New Brighton shop in 2000 into a multi-location operation serving the Twin Cities trucking industry. The founders started Universal Truck Service in 2000, with the purchase of a small failing shop in New Brighton. Over the years our success and growth has led us to Roseville and a 68,000 square foot facility with a complete 18 bay truck shop and state-of-the-art bodyshop as well as our new Tanker and Trailer repair facility just 10 minutes north in New Brighton.Universal Truck Service was founded on the belief that great service and quality are not a thing of the past.A Day in the Life We are seeking a skilled and dependable Body Shop Painter, Prepper, and All-Around Worker to join our team. This multi-skilled role is responsible for prepping vehicles for paint, painting, assisting in body repairs, and supporting general shop operations. The ideal candidate is experienced, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.What You'll Do Prepare vehicles for painting (masking, sanding, taping, priming) Mix and match paint for accurate color and finishApply paint using spray guns and other equipment following OEM standardsInspect painted surfaces for quality and make corrections as needed Assist technicians in minor bodywork repairs (dent removal, filler work, panel, alignment)Disassemble and reassemble vehicle parts as needed for paint or repair Support body technicians with part replacement and hardware installation Maintain cleanliness and organization of the paint booth and work areas Clean tools and equipment after use Assist with inventory control of paint and materials Follow safety protocols and use PPE appropriately Schedule Full-time. Work-life balance is a core value at Universal Truck Service.What You Bring Minimum 2+ years of experience in auto body prep and paint requiredKnowledge of paint mixing systems and refinishing techniques Familiarity with auto body tools and safety practices Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environmentStrong attention to detail and pride in workmanship Valid drivers license with a clean driving recordWhat You Get $1,500 sign-on bonus $1,000 - $1,500 performance bonus every 90 days$300 tool and boot bonus every 90 days401K with company match Medical, Dental, and Disability insurancePaid Time Off and Paid Holidays Work-Life balance Tool and toolbox program with 2-year commitment Solid company culture - birthday recognition, team BBQs, holiday events Growing company with unlimited potentialReady to Join the Team? Click to fill out our 3 minute application and a member of the Universal Truck Service team will be in touch within 24-48 hours.