Body Shop Tech

Western Express•Nashville, TN

1d•$21 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Western offers competitive pay, benefits, paid time off, paid holidays, and a fun, family-oriented culture. The Western Express campus is a state-of-the-art facility rebuilt in 2020, with three on site gyms, guided fitness classes, and a cafeteria. We are proud to be a culture that promotes from within and has infinite growth potential. One of our core values is to be hardworking, and we reward those individuals with opportunity and incentive. Paint and Paint Preparation Prepare trucks for painting by sanding, masking, and performing all necessary surface preparation. Apply paint to trucks, ensuring a high-quality, professional finish. Sanding and Surface Preparation Sand and prepare vehicles for repair and refinishing work. Ensure all surfaces are properly prepared for subsequent repair or paint processes. Parts Replacement Replace parts ranging from minor components to major assemblies. Ensure all replacements meet company quality and safety standards. Tools and Equipment Use personal tools as required for daily tasks. Company-provided equipment will be available for larger or specialized jobs. Transportation and Work Ethic Must have reliable transportation. Demonstrate a strong work ethic and dependability. Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening Experience and Knowledge Prior body shop experience is preferred. Working knowledge of OSHA, DOT, and CSA regulations is highly desirable. Skills and Abilities Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive mindset. Effective communication skills. Work Environment Ability to work in varying weather conditions and shop environments. Commitment to following all safety policies and procedures to maintain a safe workplace. Performance-Based Pay Increases Opportunities for wage increases based on experience, performance, and skill development. Career Development Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within the company. Pay Rate: Based on Experience Level 1: $21–$23 per hour Level 2: $24–$26 per hour Level 3: $27–$29 per hour Western Express, Inc. is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act or other similar state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Western. Please inform the company's personnel representative if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process. I understand, where permissible under applicable federal, state, and local law, I may be subject to a pre-employment drug test after receiving a conditional offer of employment. Upon employment, employees may be required to have their picture taken. Due to the collaborative nature of the work environment, the spontaneous need for idea generation and execution, and the potential for expedited remediations, responses, or information gathering, in-person, in-office attendance is an essential function of this position. Our Core Values: Be Driver Friendly Be Safe Think Big Do More with Less Have Fun Expect Excellence Stay Fit Take Care of Each Other Be Humble, Hungry, & Hardworking

Requirements

Must have reliable transportation.
Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening
Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive mindset.
Effective communication skills.
Ability to work in varying weather conditions and shop environments.

Nice To Haves

Prior body shop experience is preferred.
Working knowledge of OSHA, DOT, and CSA regulations is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Prepare trucks for painting by sanding, masking, and performing all necessary surface preparation.
Apply paint to trucks, ensuring a high-quality, professional finish.
Sand and prepare vehicles for repair and refinishing work.
Ensure all surfaces are properly prepared for subsequent repair or paint processes.
Replace parts ranging from minor components to major assemblies.
Ensure all replacements meet company quality and safety standards.
Use personal tools as required for daily tasks.
Company-provided equipment will be available for larger or specialized jobs.
Demonstrate a strong work ethic and dependability.
Commitment to following all safety policies and procedures to maintain a safe workplace.

Benefits

competitive pay
benefits
paid time off
paid holidays
fun, family-oriented culture
three on site gyms
guided fitness classes
cafeteria
infinite growth potential
opportunity and incentive
Opportunities for wage increases based on experience, performance, and skill development.
Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within the company.