Body Shop Technician / Painter

PAPE’ KENWORTH SACRAMENTO, CA

BODY SHOP TECHNICIAN / PAINTER :

Do you love working on and refurbishing equipment? Are you looking to grow your skills as a truck painter? Are you looking for not just another job, but a career?

Pape’ Kenworth, the premier medium and heavy-duty truck and equipment dealer in the West, is seeking a Body Shop Technician / Painter to join their team.

At Pape’, you can count on us to invest heavily in your career through training, resources, and support. We want to see you grow your skill set and experience, and in turn, provide excellent compensation, work-life balance, and benefits for you and your family. Come join our team!

WHAT YOU’LL DO :

As a Body Shop Technician / Painter, you will paint and perform body work on medium and heavy-duty class 6 & 8 trucks, including fiberglass, plastic, finish matching, painting, mixing, tinting and blending.

Every day, picture yourself working alongside other trained Technicians in a body shop that has all the support and resources you need to perform top-notch work on heavy trucks.

WHAT YOU NEED :

• 2 or more years of experience body and refinishing experience.
• Self-motivation and
• Ability to work under little or no supervision.
• Driver’s license with a good driving record. CDL is preferred.
• Must understand and comply with federal, state and local regulations that affect body shop operations, such as hazardous waste disposal, and OSHA Right-to-Know.
• Axalta certification is a plus!

Compensation : $32-36 / hr (Depending on Experience)

Why work for Pape’ :

• Competitive pay based on your skills, training, and experience level.
• Outstanding benefits including 401(k) & Roth 401(k) Retirement Plans with Company Match; Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Insurance;
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Flex Plans); Life Insurance; Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance; Employee Assistance Program;

Online and Instructor-Led Training; Tuition Reimbursement for Training Programs.

Progressive Vacation Plans, Sick Leave & Paid Holidays Members receive 80 hours of vacation (First year is prorated for new hires based on start date), 40 hours of Sick Leave, and 7 paid holidays each year.

Papé vacation plans also have tiers based on your seniority, so as your seniority grows, your vacation time off does as well.

• Advancement Pape’ is a dynamic, growth-oriented organization with a focus on promoting from within.
• Stability and reputation Pape’ is a family-owned, fourth-generation company with over 160 locations, over 4,500 members and 85 plus years of experience.

Pape’ is known for their stability, honesty and integrity.

• Equipment We have the largest equipment inventory in the West and an unparalleled parts inventory!
• Employee impact Enjoy an open-door policy where your voice will be heard and your opinions will matter.
• Training You will be provided with training and mentoring to prepare you for your role and continued learning to grow your skills.

The Pape’ Group maintains a drug-free workplace and as such, requires candidates to successfully pass a pre-employment drug test.