Auto Body Paint & Wheel Repair Technician at Car Keys Express – Lexington, Kentucky

In 2018, The company introduced a new line of business, Car Care Express, offering mobile vehicle reconditioning services for businesses and consumers. Services include: paintless dent repair; paint touch up; headlight restoration; and repairs to wheels, windshields, and interiors.

Position Summary:

The Auto Body Paint & Repair Technician will be responsible for repairing and painting automotive cosmetic damage in both solvent and water-based base-coat/clear-coat systems. They will also be responsible for painting surfaces of wheels through spray-painting equipment, power tools and work aids utilizing specific surface preparation and painting techniques. Our Paint/ Wheel Technicians receive all the tools and supplies needed for the job. This person will also be responsible for developing and maintaining a weekly sales route in their territory to maximize profits. You will be responsible for managing inventory, audits, and accurate logs of sales stops.

Duties Critical to Success:

Maintain business relationships to increase our clients’ profits

Maintain excellent customer relationships to ensure longevity of accounts/business

Drive our company van to dealerships and fleet operations in your metro area

Walk and write up car lots for customer approval

Inspect vehicle body surface and wheels to be painted for repair, prepping and/or buffing defects

Mix specific colors using standard formulas or color charts

Perform paint repairs and refinishing to current company standards using spray-painting equipment, power tools and work aids utilizing specific surface preparation and painting techniques

Sand, mask, blend and polish finish. Apply or retouch paint as necessary

Work with accounts/or sales managers on a regular basis to increase quality of service to account

Service retail customers when necessary

This role will report to assigned routes and establish accounts daily to service all repairs in a timely manner

Job Requirements:

Minimum of 1-2 years of automotive paint experience with wheel repair experience being a bonus

High School Diploma or equivalent

21 years of age with a valid Driver’s license

Vision abilities required include close, distance and color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Sales and customer service experience

Determination to succeed

Professional demeanor and appearance

General computer skills

Some experience with route sales preferred

Work in all elements of weather

Excellent communication skills, self-motivated, and demonstrated ability to work independently

Regularly required to stand and walk. Frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, squat, climb and perform repetitive motion tasks

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds (tools, dyes, paints, wheels, etc.)

Safe place to park company van

Security:

No out of pocket expenses

Company vehicle, gas card, tools, paid vacation

Steady pay - base salary, compensation plan, and opportunities to earn bonuses

Health, dental and vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Company-sponsored 401k retirement plan with employer match

Uncommon growth and uncommon opportunities for advancement

Support:

Nationwide network of experienced technicians to help you save time and get the job done

Company laptop, phone, gas card, vehicle and the industry’s best equipment

Lead generation support from our Regional Sales Managers, Account Managers and our Inside Sales team

Work/Life Balance:

Paid Vacation and holidays

Personal Time Off

Normal business hours, Monday - Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

Compensation: