What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paint Technician position at Epika Fleet Services?
Are you ready to lay down clean finishes with a mechanically savvy team with leadership that cares and wants you to succeed? Bring your spray gun to the fastest growing fleet maintenance network in the country. Come join the CS family, where we have cutting-edge technology that reduces your admin time - so you can focus less on paperwork and more on doing what you love. We are locally run, family-oriented, proudly serving your community, and are looking for talented painters like you to grow with us! ABOUT THE BRAND CS Truck & Trailer Repair is the one-stop-shop for all your truck and trailer maintenance and repair needs. CS is a full-service tractor, trailer and truck repair facility specializing in medium and heavy-duty over-the-road tractor and trailer repairs. We have been awarded an A rating from the Better Business Bureau and selected as one of the Top Work Places in 2018, 2019 and 2020 in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
CS Truck and Trailer provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. The Company Epika is a network of mobile and in-shop preventative maintenance service centers focused on commercial fleets across the country. Our company was built by partnering with and investing in the best-of-the-best in every market we serve and partnering with private equity firm Trivest. For more information, visit www.EpikaFleet.com
What You'll Do
CS Truck and Trailer provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. The Company Epika is a network of mobile and in-shop preventative maintenance service centers focused on commercial fleets across the country. Our company was built by partnering with and investing in the best-of-the-best in every market we serve and partnering with private equity firm Trivest. For more information, visit www.EpikaFleet.com
What You'll Do
- Performs full-cycle surface prep, priming, painting and refinishing on heavy-duty construction equipment including dump trucks, dozers, excavators, wheel loaders, articulated haulers, cranes and similar off-highway assets.
- Sandblasts, sands, masks, primes and preps frames, cabs, booms, buckets, panels and components for paint application.
- Mixes industrial coatings to manufacturer specifications and color-matches OEM finishes (Caterpillar, John Deere, Komatsu, Volvo, Case and others).
- Operates HVLP spray guns, pressure pots and paint booth equipment to apply primer, single-stage, base coat and clear coat systems including epoxies, urethanes and industrial enamels.
- Owns the quality of finished work end-to-end - buffs, polishes and details to a standard that holds up in the field.
- Serves as a technical resource for junior painters and body techs; provides guidance on prep, mixing, application and finish correction.
- Performs final inspection on paint work and signs off on customer-ready units.
- Maintains spray equipment, paint booth, mixing room and PPE inventory in clean, code-compliant working order.
- Follows and enforces all OSHA, EPA and shop safety protocols for handling solvents, isocyanates and respiratory PPE.
- Communicates directly with management and customers regarding additional found damage, scope changes, timeline impacts and best refinish solutions on high-spec jobs.
- Compiles inspection reports, documents repairs and reports all findings to management.
- Responds as soon as possible to client queries, interacting with our customers in person or via phone.
- 5 years painting and refinishing heavy-duty construction equipment, off-highway equipment, or medium/heavy duty trucks
- Expert-level proficiency with HVLP spray equipment, paint booth operation and prep equipment (sandblasters, DA sanders, etc.)
- Strong color matching skills and deep experience with two-part urethanes, epoxies and industrial coating systems
- Ability to plan and execute complex multi-stage paint jobs with minimal supervision
- Follow oral and written instructions to complete daily tasks
- Basic reading and writing skills to complete customer repair orders
- Basic computer skills to submit repairs for billing
- Ability to work in a team environment while following shop safety procedures
- Ability to lift 50 lbs. without assistance and up to 100 lbs. with assistance
- Provide own tools
- PPG, Sherwin-Williams, Axalta or comparable manufacturer paint certification
- I-CAR or ASE refinish certification
- Experience with OEM color matching for major construction equipment brands (Caterpillar, John Deere, Komatsu, Volvo)
- Experience with sandblasting, media blasting and powder coating
- Experience mentoring or leading junior painters
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Class A or Class B CDL
- Paid Time Off including holidays
- 401(k) with company match after 90 days of employment
- Medical, Dental and Vision plans
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Boot reimbursement programs
- Tool reimbursement program
- Family oriented company that believes in a true work/life balance
- Save on commute costs - take your truck home with you!
- Fuel card
- Experienced team you can learn from
- Locally-run, family-oriented business
- Opportunities for growth in partner businesses nationwide
- Hourly pay w/ incentives - no flat rate
- Bonus/ Incentives program with high earning potential
- M-F & some Saturdays, as needed
- Time and a half on holidays
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