RV Body/Paint Technician

Blue Compass RV Lubbock • Lubbock, TX

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About The Position

Blue Compass RV is seeking a self-motivated Body/Paint Technician to perform high-quality collision repair and painting on recreational vehicles. The role includes repairing damaged body panels through replacement, repair, fabrication, and painting, as well as occasional window and windshield replacement. Technicians may also receive training on other RV repairs when collision work is not available.

The technician performs repairs and maintenance according to factory and dealership specifications and time standards, working to deliver an excellent customer experience. Repairs may involve fiberglass, aluminum, steel, and composite materials. The position also involves tracking parts and materials, communicating work progress to a supervisor, and ensuring completed work is inspected. Compensation is $25.00–$35.00 per hour.

Requirements

• Previous experience in custom vehicle painting, automotive painting, RV painting, or metal/body work.
• Ability to prep, refinish, and color-match.
• Experience with base coat/clear coat applications.
• Experience with fades, pearls, and stripes.
• Ability to complete work to a high-quality standard.
• Ability to perform repairs on fiberglass, aluminum, steel, and composite materials.

Nice To Haves

• Fiberglass repair and finishing.
• Metal replacement.
• RV collision repair.
• Previous automotive, marine, or RV body experience.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair recreational vehicle equipment and structures, determining appropriate repair products and methods.
• Repair, replace, fabricate, and paint damaged RV body panels.
• Occasionally replace windows and windshields.
• Remove vehicle trim to access body areas and fill depressions with body filler.
• Remove damaged parts using power tools and a cutting torch; bolt or weld replacement parts into position.
• File, grind, and sand repaired surfaces using power and hand tools; replace and properly align panel bolts.
• Perform cosmetic repairs and use special equipment to restore damaged metal frames and body sections to original specifications.
• Prepare, refinish, and color-match surfaces, including completing major painting repairs.
• Keep track of parts and materials used in repair or replacement activities.
• Keep the supervisor apprised of work progress and ensure the final product is inspected by a supervisor or designee.
• Perform troubleshooting tasks based on skill level and other RV repairs when between collision repairs.
• Develop appropriate and efficient methods for each job.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

• Continued education and paid certifications through state-of-the-art training programs.
• Paid mentorship program.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, flexible spending accounts, and life insurance.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Employee assistance program.
• Pet insurance.
• Referral program.
• Five-day work weeks.
• Legal coverage.
• 401(k).
• Opportunity for future career growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed