Body Shop Technician III – Painter
Company Overview:
Join the dynamic team at Transport Enterprise Leasing, LLC (TEL), a thriving company with two decades of success. Our headquarters are nestled in the scenic Lookout Valley area of Chattanooga, TN, and we also operate an equipment reconditioning center in Greenfield, IN. As a finance company, TEL is dedicated to supporting hardworking transportation professionals, providing a range of services for both fleet owners and owner-operators. Our commitment to world-class customer service sets us apart. Explore our journey and services at www.tel360.com. Partner with TEL for a rewarding career in a rapidly growing industry!
Position Purpose:
The Body Shop Technician III Painter is a key team member in the team-based work system utilized in our body reconditioning department. The Body Shop Technician III Painter is primarily responsible for the application of paint to class 8 tractors and various class 8 tractor components as outlined by TEL standards.
Position Responsibilities:
- Continuously learn, share, and implement improvements in all processes and responsibilities as needed to enhance the effectiveness of providing world-class service and support.
- Review each work order, and estimator’s notes to understand repairs needed prior to beginning work on the truck.
- Perform initial teardown of truck and prepare for repair work.
- Notifies management of any difficulties or problems that may prevent a quality job from being performed or cause a change in the promised time.
- Maintains tools and equipment in a proper state of repair.
- Maintains and wears all required safety and health personal protective equipment, including respirator, in the manner recommended by the equipment manufacturer.
- Checks parts against estimate and ensures proper parts are ordered and received.
- Perform all repair procedures according to factory specifications and company policy.
- Perform and sign-off on all quality check before sending truck to paint department.
- Re-assemble painted truck and painted parts.
- Operates all tools and equipment in a safe manner.
- Perform a final quality check and review of work order prior to sending the truck to the detail department.
- Work with apprentice or lesser skilled technicians in developing repair skills.
- Team Based Work System –assigned routinely as the Team Leader who is responsible for overseeing the operations, the planning/coordination of work and the quality of the body shop to ensuring that equipment repairs are carried out efficiently and to TEL standards.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- 5 years of related experience and/or training.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Complete knowledge of the manufacturers and technical repair process.
- Able to apply, sand, finish Fiberglass/ SMC, Plastics, Metal/ Steel and Aluminum.
- Must have through knowledge of Automotive paint finishing.
- Preferred knowledge of welding Steel, Aluminum and Plastic.
- Complies with all laws and regulations pertaining to paint, thinners, and other hazardous materials. Reports any deviations to management.
- Understands, keeps abreast of and complies with federal, state and local regulations that affect body shop operations, such as hazardous waste disposal, OSHA Right-to-Know etc.
Work Environment:
- Body Shop setting
- Extended periods of standing
- Extended periods of sitting
- Bending, Kneeling, and stooping when needed
Benefits:
- 100% employer paid medical and dental (single and family coverage) premiums through BlueCross BlueShield of TN.
- HSA with $800 annual employer contribution
- Voluntary Life, Short- and Long-Term Disability
- 8-week paid family leave
- Paid time off
- 11 Holidays (including birthday and floating holiday)
- Paid day off on Veterans Day for Veterans
- 401(k) with up to 4% employer match
- Profit Sharing (some exclusions apply)
- Retirement Pay Program
- Years of Service Cash Incentive
- Smart Dollar financial wellness program