Fleet Painter Technician – Fast-Paced Shop & Benefits

Rumpke of Ohio, Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid vacation

Life insurance

Job summary

Rumpke Waste and Recycling is seeking a Painter Technician to perform production painting on fleet vehicles in a shop setting. You will prep surfaces, sand, strip, and apply finishes while maintaining supplies and paperwork in our OSHA-compliant environment.

The role requires 2–3 years in automotive bodywork, experience with paint sprayers, and the ability to pass pulmonary and respirator tests. You will work closely with customers and team members and may travel between facilities as needed.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years experience in automotive bodywork
• Paint sprayer experience preferred
• Must pass pulmonary and respirator fit tests

Responsibilities

• Complete painting projects on fleet vehicles and equipment
• Prep surfaces by sanding and cleaning
• Mix paint and primer to manufacturer specifications
• Maintain the truck pressure washer, including clean-up and inventorying supplies
• Ensure all safety decals are on completed jobs
• Perform general maintenance, body work, and vehicle repair on fleet vehicles as needed
• Maintain painting and/or decal supplies
• Inspect finished repairs and paint work for proper coverage, adhesion, and overall quality
• Complete required inventory and paperwork utilizing computer system
• Utilize standard shop hand tools, measuring devices, and equipment
• Professionally interact with internal and external customers
• Assist with other projects or areas of the shop as needed
• Maintain a clean and safe work area, while performing all tasks in a safe manner, in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations, OSHA, ANSI standards and company policies
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Safety awareness

Paint booth operation

Customer interaction

Education

High School diploma (preferred)

GED (preferred)

Tools

Paint sprayer

Primer mixing

Shop tools

Job description

Rumpke Waste and Recycling is seeking a Painter Technician to perform production painting on fleet vehicles in a shop setting. You will prep surfaces, sand, strip, and apply finishes while maintaining supplies and paperwork in our OSHA-compliant environment.

The role requires 2–3 years in automotive bodywork, experience with paint sprayers, and the ability to pass pulmonary and respirator tests. You will work closely with customers and team members and may travel between facilities as needed.