Come join our growing team at the Kriete Truck Center, where our vision is to become the highest performing organization in our industry!

All job seekers experienced in automotive, auto body repair, trucks, detailing, automotive repair, fabricator are encouraged to apply!

This Body Shop Painter position earns a competitive wage, depending on skills and experience. We provide generous benefits including a 401(k) plan with company match, 8 paid holidays including the employee’s birthday, 80 hours of paid time off (PTO) within the first year, a work boot allowance, company uniforms, and employee discounts. At Kriete Truck Centers we believe in providing consistent opportunities for our employees to expand their skills and knowledge, which is why we offer company-paid training.

We are a 3rd generation family-owned truck dealership with 10 truck centers. We've been in business since 1951 and our goal at each of our Kriete Truck Centers is to ensure that our customers have the best Volvo, Mack and Hino dealership experience possible, and our employees make that happen. We provide a wide range of top-notch services including service repairs, body fabrication, renting, selling, leasing and financing trucks to a wide range of customers.

Essential Job Functions:

Spray prepared surfaces with specified amounts of primers and decorative or finish coatings.
Sand vehicle surfaces between coats of paint or primer to remove flaws and enhance adhesion for subsequent coats.
Paint by hand areas that cannot be reached with a spray gun, or those that need retouching, using brushes.
Fill small dents or scratches with body fillers and smooth surfaces to prepare vehicles for painting.
Lay out logos, symbols, or designs on painted surfaces, according to blueprint specifications, using measuring instruments, stencils, or patterns.

Knowledge and Skills:

Must enjoy working on trucks, be mechanically inclined, and find satisfaction in repairs.
Have self-confidence, pride in work, and good hand-eye coordination.
Be physically fit to lift, bend, and work with both manual and power tools (80 pound lifting requirement).
Computer keyboarding skills and basic understanding of computer diagnostic systems is desirable.

Education and Work Experience:

High School Graduate or GED.
Valid driver's license with good driving record.
CDL is desired but not required.
Body Shop and/or vehicle prepping experience preferred.

We have a modern, well-lit shop with advanced tooling & equipment. We provide factory-supported training.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Health savings account
On-the-job training
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Schedule:

Day shift

Ability to Relocate:

Madison, WI 53714: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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