Paint and Body Technician

Davey Coach Bus Sales; Cleburne (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & sick paid time off

9 Paid Holidays

401k with 4% company match

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short‑/

Job summary

Davey Coach Sales in Cleburne, TX is seeking an experienced Paint and Body Technician to perform a broad range of commercial vehicle paint and body repairs with limited supervision. 2-4 years in automotive or heavy-duty body work is required, with proficiency in surface prep, priming, dent repair, filler work, sanding, masking, disassembly, reassembly, and mid-level refinishing.

The role includes disassembly/reassembly for repairs, surface prep, light to moderate body work, partial refinishes,

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of automotive or commercial paint & body experience.
• Familiarity with major paint manufacturers (Axalta, PPG, Sherwin-Williams, BASF).
• Valid driver's license; CDL preferred.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble and reassemble vehicles for paint and repair operations.
• Prepare surfaces with sanding, feather-edging, and priming.
• Perform light to moderate body repairs including dent repair, filler work, and panel prep.
• Execute partial refinishes, blend panels, and small complete jobs under guidance.
• Assist A-Technicians with complex repairs and learn OEM-approved methods.
• Follow all safety procedures, including PPE, respirator use, and booth protocol.
• Keep accurate repair notes and updates on work orders.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas.
• Protect company tools, equipment, and customer vehicles.
• Assist in training C-Technicians and apprentices in prep/repair basics.
• Review material usage and help identify supplement needs.

Skills

Automotive body repair

Paint preparation

Tool/methods handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Axalta

PPG

Sherwin-Williams

BASF

Job description

Davey Coach Sales has an immediate opening for a Paint and Body Technicianin our ever growing office in Cleburne, TX. The Paint & Body Technician is an intermediate-level technician capable of performing the majority of commercial vehicle paint & body repairs with limited supervision. This position requires 2-4 years of experience in automotive, heavy-duty truck/bus, or commercial vehicle body repair and refinishing.
Technicians at this level must be proficient in surface preparation, priming, dent repair, filler work, sanding, masking, disassembly, reassembly, and mid-level refinishing. They should be able to perform light to moderate body repair, basic fiberglass work, and partial paint work (panels, bumpers, blend panels). They must maintain a productivity level consistent with department standards.

Your Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Perform proper vehicle disassembly and reassembly for paint and repair operations.
• Prepare surfaces for paint using proper sanding, feather-edging, and priming methods.
• Execute light to moderate body repairs including dent repair, filler repair, and panel prep.
• Perform partial refinishes, blend panels, and small complete jobs under guidance.
• Assist A-Technicians with complex repairs and learn OEM-approved methods.
• Follow all safety procedures, including PPE, respirator use, and booth protocol.
• Keep accurate repair notes and updates on work orders.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas.
• Protect company tools, equipment, and customer vehicles.
• Assist in training C-Technicians and apprentices in prep/repair basics.
• Review material usage and help identify supplement needs.

You will need to have:

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2-4 years automotive or commercial paint & body experience.
• Familiarity with paint manufacturers (Axalta, PPG, Sherwin-Williams, BASF, etc.)
• Valid driver's license and insurable driving record; CDL is preferred.

We offer a great benefit package including:

• Generous Vacation/Sickpaid time off.
• 9 Paid Holidays
• 401k with 4% company match
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and more…..