Painter

Epika Fleet Services, Inc.•Stonecrest, GA

5d•$32 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

2+ years painting and refinishing medium/heavy duty trucks, Class 8 tractors and/or trailers
Proficiency with HVLP spray equipment and paint booth operation
Color matching and paint mixing experience with two-part urethanes and commercial-grade coatings
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

Nice To Haves

PPG, Sherwin-Williams, Axalta or comparable manufacturer paint certification
I-CAR or ASE refinish certification
Experience with fleet graphics, decal application and reflective tape installation
Experience working on trailers (dry van, reefer, flatbed)
High School Diploma or equivalent
Class A CDL

Responsibilities

Performs surface prep, priming, painting and refinishing on Class 8 tractors, trailers and medium/heavy duty equipment.
Sands, masks, primes and preps panels, fenders, hoods and trailer skins for paint application.
Mixes paint to manufacturer specifications and color-matches OEM and fleet-branded finishes.
Operates HVLP spray guns and paint booth equipment to apply primer, base coat and clear coat finishes.
Buffs, polishes and details finished work to ensure a quality finish that meets customer and fleet standards.
Applies fleet decals, logos, numbering and reflective tape as required by customer specifications.
Maintains spray equipment, paint booth and mixing area in clean, working order.
Follows all OSHA, EPA and shop safety protocols for handling solvents, isocyanates and PPE.
Communicates with management regarding additional found damage, issues preventing completion of repairs and best refinish solutions.
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.