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Paint Prepper

Gerber Collision & Glass
Buffalo, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 12/9/2025 CLOSED ON 1/9/2026

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Company: Gerber Collision & Glass

WELCOME TO GERBER COLLISION & GLASS

Our Team Members Drive Us! Gerber Collision & Glass is one of the largest collision repair companies in North America. With $3 billion in sales, over 1000 locations and growing, our 10,000 team members across the United States and Canada are passionate about delivering our goal to WOW Every Customer and Be the Best!

We invite you to join our team. Gerber offers a great place to launch and grow careers. As we continue to grow, we have endless opportunities for you to grow with us.

Gerber Collision & Glass recognizes, values and welcomes all applicants with unique talents and abilities from all backgrounds and characteristics. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply, including individuals with disabilities and Protected Veterans.

Job Description

*** Industry Leading Compensation, Benefits & Training ***

We are seeking a qualified Auto Body Refinish Prepper to join our winning team. We offer opportunities to maximize your earning potential with competitive compensation plans, health benefits, and career advancement opportunities.

Roles And Responsibilities

We are looking for energetic individuals to join our company, who have the ability to:

  • Surface preparation, vehicle masking, priming, and top coating.
  • Apply all primers, sealers, basecoats, color coats, and clear coats
  • Technicians to complete restoration of anti-corrosion treatments, substrate identification, product mixing, and application.
  • Evaluate bodywork to ensure a quality paint job will result

A Career with Us Offers

  • Competitive Pay and Benefits Program
  • Career Growth Opportunities for advancement
  • On-going I-Car and Industry Training Programs,
  • Professional Development Opportunities.
  • A professional atmosphere, great working conditions, dynamic leadership

The Auto Body Refinish Prepper must prepare the vehicle to ensure a quality refinish repair of each customer’s vehicle to restore it back to pre-accident condition. The Auto Body Refinish Prepper thoroughly sands, masks, primes, and prepares each vehicle for refinishing as per insurance guidelines and standards at the collision repair facility.

Our Commitment to Our Employees

We believe our employees are at the heart of our success, and we strive to find people who possess the ideal characteristics, ability, experience, and character.

TAKE YOUR CAREER TO THE NEXT LEVEL... APPLY TODAY!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to provide accommodations during the recruitment process.

Benefits That Drive Your Success

Gerber offers the comprehensive benefits you expect from an industry leader, including:

  • Annual Paid Time Off (PTO) plans
  • 2 weeks of Paid Parental Leave for Full time Employees who work a minimum of 30 hours per week
  • 6 paid holidays annually
  • Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance effective Day 1
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
  • Employer Paid Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance
  • Additional Voluntary Life Insurance
  • Continuing Education Opportunities
  • Free Prescription or Non-Prescription Safety Glasses annually
  • Annual Voluntary Uniform Stipend

Gerber Collision & Glass is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status, or any other consideration, prohibited by law or by contract.

About Us

Gerber Collision & Glass has been WOWing customers with our collision repair services for over 80 years. Please visit gerbercareers.com to learn more about our company.

AI Disclosure Statement

At The Boyd Group and all affiliated companies, we do not use artificial intelligence (AI) or automated tools to screen, assess, or select applicants for employment. All hiring decisions are made by real people who review each application individually.

Compensation Details

FLAT RATE

$18 - 21 /Flat Rate

Flat Rate Compensation is a performance-based structure directly tied to turned hours, also referred to as booked hours. In the event that total compensation in a pay period is less than minimum wage, clocked hours will be calculated with a guarantee of applicable local or state minimum wage, whichever is greater.

Salary : $18 - $21

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