Body Shop Lead Truck Painter / Technician

PAPE’ KENWORTH – FRENCH CAMP, CA

LEAD BODY SHOP TRUCK PAINTER / TECHNICIAN:

Are you a leader that enjoys challenges? Do you love working on and refurbishing equipment? Pape’ Kenworth, the premier medium and heavy-duty truck and equipment dealer in the West, is seeking a Body Shop Truck Lead 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 our lead Body Shop Truck Painter / Technician, you will lead the body shop paint department and ensure that all work is completed in a safe, accurate, and timely manner. As the lead, you are the front line of body and paint quality standards. You will also 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 supporting, mentoring, and training a team of truck technicians, working in a shop that has all the equipment and resources you need to perform top-notch work, and knowing that customers can count on you and your crew to get the job done right.

WHAT YOU NEED:

• 3 or more years of experience in a lead or supervisor role, including training new technicians.
• 3 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: $34-40/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.

Licenses & Certifications

• Driver License

• Commercial Driver License

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)