Auto Body Paint & Wheel Repair Technician

Services include: paintless dent repair; paint touch up; headlight restoration; and repairs to wheels, windshields, and interiors.

Position Summary: The Auto Body Paint & Repair Technician will be responsible for repairing and painting automotive cosmetic damage in both solvent and water-based base-coat/clear-coat systems. They will also be responsible for painting surfaces of wheels through spray-painting equipment, power tools and work aids utilizing specific surface preparation and painting techniques. Our Paint/ Wheel Technicians receive all the tools and supplies needed for the job. This person will also be responsible for developing and maintaining a weekly sales route in their territory to maximize profits. You will be responsible for managing inventory, audits, and accurate logs of sales stops. Duties Critical to Success: Maintain business relationships to increase our clients' profits Maintain excellent customer relationships to ensure longevity of accounts/business Drive our company van to dealerships and fleet operations in your metro area Walk and write up car lots for customer approval Inspect vehicle body surface and wheels to be painted for repair, prepping and/or buffing defects Mix specific colors using standard formulas or color charts Perform paint repairs and refinishing to current company standards using spray-painting equipment, power tools and work aids utilizing specific surface preparation and painting techniques Sand, mask, blend and polish finish. Apply or retouch paint as necessary Work with accounts/or sales managers on a regular basis to increase quality of service to account Service retail customers when necessary This role will report to assigned routes and establish accounts daily to service all repairs in a timely manner Job Requirements: Minimum of 1-2 years of automotive paint experience with wheel repair experience being a bonus High School Diploma or equivalent 21 years of age with a valid Driver's license Vision abilities required include close, distance and color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus Sales and customer service experience Determination to succeed Professional demeanor and appearance General computer skills Some experience with route sales preferred Work in all elements of weather Excellent communication skills, self-motivated, and demonstrated ability to work independently Regularly required to stand and walk. Frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, squat, climb and perform repetitive motion tasks Ability to lift up to 50 pounds (tools, dyes, paints, wheels, etc.)Safe place to park company van Language Requirement: All applicants must be able to speak, read, and communicate effectively in English to ensure safety, teamwork, and operational efficiency in the workplace. Security: No out of pocket expenses Company vehicle, gas card, tools, paid vacation Steady pay - base salary, compensation plan, and opportunities to earn bonuses Health, dental and vision insuranceCompany-paid life insuranceCompany-sponsored 401k retirement plan with employer match Uncommon growth and uncommon opportunities for advancement Support: Nationwide network of experienced technicians to help you save time and get the job done Company laptop, phone, gas card, vehicle and the industry's best equipment Lead generation support from our Regional Sales Managers, Account Managers and our Inside Sales team Work/Life Balance: Paid Vacation and holidays Personal Time OffNormal business hours, Monday - Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Compensation: Generous commission plan with a guaranteed daily minimum. Year 1 Average - $55,000 / $65,000 As a technician you will have a base salary, plus a generous commission structure. In addition to your base salary and commission, you will have the opportunity to earn additional compensation through bonuses.