At Gerry Lane Enterprises, we strive to make every customer a customer for life. Our Louisiana dealerships have been proudly serving the Baton Rouge areas for many years. Our promise is to keep delivering the same top-notch service and value that our community has come to expect from all of our dealerships through the years.
Are you looking for a job that combines competitive pay with good culture? Have you been considering the automotive industry but don't know how to break in? Are you passionate about delivering a unique customer experience that creates a memorable and outstanding impression? If you answered yes to any of these questions, we want to talk to you.
What We Offer:
- Competitive Compensation
- Flexible Schedules
- 401K With Company Match
- Vision / Dental / Health Insurance
- Bonus Incentives
- Paid Training
- Great Culture
- Promote From Within!
Responsibilities
- Promote an understanding of and strong dedication to client happiness.
- Maintain up-to-date technical knowledge sufficient to properly and deftly complete painting assignments.
- Align with all applicable company and legal requirements controlling vehicle repairs.
- Accurately evaluate nature and extent of work described on repair order; notifying estimator if portions of work are not necessary or additional materials/work are needed.
- Plan efficient work procedures using technical manuals and knowledge of surface preparations and painting techniques; arranging to obtain timely delivery of paint and necessary materials.
- Perform quality paint application within timeframe and material allowances as well as according to guidelines by efficiently using appropriate/allocated tools.
- Utilize protective supplies as appropriate to ensure the cleanliness of vehicle.
- Operate lifting and moving devices to move materials and equipment and access areas.
- Responsible for cleaning, sanding, and applying chemical solutions to prepare and condition surfaces prior to painting.
- Mask and cover surfaces not to be painted; removing accessories such as chrome, mirrors and windshield wipers.
- Mix and thin paint or other coatings to specified color and consistency according to standard formulas or color charts.
- Spray specified amount or thickness of primer, protective, decorative, or finish coatings, such as paint, lacquer, sealer, or enamel, onto prepared surfaces.
Qualifications
- Education and/or experience in paint repair
- A high school diploma or the equivalent
- Understanding and compliance with safety rules and practices as well as posted work rules and procedures
- Positive outlook with a high-energy personality
- Ability to read and comprehend instructions
- Ability to exercise good judgment and critical thinking
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
