What are the responsibilities and job description for the Truck Body & Paint Technician position at Iron-Vac Truck Sales?
As a Truck Body & Paint Technician at Iron-Vac Trucks, you will be responsible for preparing, repairing, and painting custom septic and vacuum trucks and related components. This role is hands-on and detail-oriented, involving sanding, body prep, masking, painting, finishing, and assisting with final cosmetic assembly on medium- and heavy-duty truck builds.
This is an ideal position for someone who enjoys hands-on work, takes pride in clean finishes, and values quality craftsmanship that becomes part of real-world equipment used nationwide.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare truck bodies, tanks, and components for paint
- Sand, grind, mask, and prep surfaces for finishing
- Apply primer, paint, and protective coatings to trucks and components
- Perform body repair work including filler, smoothing, and surface correction
- Inspect painted surfaces for quality, consistency, and finish standards
- Assist with paint booth setup, cleanup, and material preparation
- Maintain paint equipment, spray guns, and work areas
- Follow safety procedures related to paint materials and shop equipment
- Work closely with fabricators, assemblers, and production leads to meet build schedules
- Wash, clean, and detail trucks for delivery
Qualifications:
Required:
- Experience with bodywork, painting, sanding, or surface preparation
- Strong attention to detail and pride in workmanship
- Ability to safely operate shop tools and paint equipment
- Ability to stand for extended periods and perform physical work
- Dependable, punctual, and team-oriented
- Willingness to learn and work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Preferred:
- Experience with automotive, industrial, or heavy equipment painting
- Experience using spray guns and paint booth equipment
- Body filler and surface finishing experience
- Experience working in manufacturing, truck shops, or body shops
- Basic mechanical or assembly experience
What We Offer:
- Competitive hourly pay (based on experience)
- Full-time, steady work
- Hands-on training for the right candidate
- Opportunity to grow with a fast-growing manufacturing company
- Supportive team environment focused on quality and craftsmanship
- Benefits as stated
Work Environment:
- Shop-based manufacturing environment
- Physical, hands-on body and paint work
- Standard weekday schedule (details discussed during interview)
Iron-Vac Trucks is not a high-volume production line. We build custom vacuum and septic trucks, and every truck is built with attention to detail and craftsmanship before being shipped nationwide.
You’ll work with a team that values quality, accountability, and pride in the finished product. If you enjoy transforming equipment through professional bodywork and paint and want to see your work become part of a completed, work-ready truck, this is the place for you.
We offer steady work, a positive shop culture, and opportunities to grow your skills as the company continues to expand.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- body work / painting: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person