Auto Paint Prepper

Devivobus; New Britain (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Flexible spending account

401(k) match

Factory training

Certification reimbursements

Promotion from within

Modern shop

Flexible scheduling

Generous PTO

Uniforms/Boots

Referral bonuses

Job summary

DeVivo Companies in Middletown, CT seeks a full-time Auto Paint Prepper to support the body shop. This entry-level position offers factory training and opportunities to learn operations and grow your career.

Responsibilities include preparing vehicles for paint, masking, identifying imperfections, and assisting technicians. The role requires a high school diploma or trade school, 1+ years of related experience, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in auto body prep or related field
• High school diploma or trade school or equivalent
• Valid driver's license
• I-CAR or ASE training preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare vehicles for paint with washing, masking, and taping
• Identify paint imperfections and ensure proper finish
• Rub and polish completed vehicles
• Assist technicians and collaborate with team daily
• Maintain clean, organized parts area and meet deadlines
• Dispose of hazardous waste properly

Skills

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or trade school

I-CAR or ASE training

Job description

DeVivo Companies has an opening for a full-time, alternative-shift Auto Paint Prepper at our body shop in Middletown, CT. Preppers individually prepare each vehicle throughout the repair process to help our technicians deliver high quality repairs. This is an entry level position that offers the opportunity to learn our business operations and grow your career.

DeVivo Companies delivers comprehensive transportation, fleet, and equipment solutions, serving the Northeast for over a century. Our capabilities span fleet maintenance and repair, school and commercial bus sales and service, truck and trailer equipment—including towing, refrigerated transport, yard trucks, and specialty vehicle builds—as well as a full Parts & Tools operation supporting daily maintenance needs. With twelve locations, OEM partnerships, factory-trained technicians, and extensive parts inventories, we provide complete lifecycle support for the vehicles and equipment that keep businesses and municipalities moving. At DeVivo, long-term customer success drives everything we do.

• Benefits: Medical, dental, and life insurance, flexible spending account, and a 401(k) plan with company match.
• Growth & Training: Paid factory training, certification reimbursements, and a strict policy of promoting from within.
• Work Environment: Modern, clean, bright, and well-heated shop with flexible scheduling and generous PTO.
• Perks: Uniform & boot program, plus employee referral bonuses.

Primary Responsibilities:

Prepare vehicles properly for paint, including washing, taping, masking, etc.

Identify imperfections

Rub and polish completed vehicles

Assist technician in other areas as assigned

Attend/collaborate with team during daily production meetings

Work closely with coworkers to meet deadlines

Keep parts area clean and organized for production efficiency

Dispose of hazardous waste in an appropriate manner.

Position Requirements:

1+ years’ experience in a related field

High school diploma, trade school or equivalent

Be able to work in a flexible, fast-paced environment

Driver’s license

I-CAR or ASE training will set you above the crowd

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status and any other protected classes. If you feel you have been harassed or retaliated against, based on any of these status, or would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact Mary Berger, Director of Civil Rights & Labor Relations at [phone] or by email [e-mail] , or by mail to DATTCO, Inc. 583 South Street New Britain, CT 06051.