Painter / Shop Helper

Austal; Village of East Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Painter/Shop Helper to join their dynamic team in East Syracuse. This exciting role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where your skills in painting and customer service will shine. You will be responsible for effectively sanding, Bondo, and repainting trucks while ensuring a clean workspace. With a competitive hourly wage and outstanding benefits, this position is perfect for those looking to advance their careers in a supportive and innovative workplace. If you are passionate about excellence and eager to make a difference, this opportunity awaits you.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Match

Company Laptop

Paid Time Off

10 Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• Previous painting experience required in various fields.
• Strong knowledge of sanding, Bondo, and paint mixing.
• Ability to manage time efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Effectively sand, Bondo, and repaint trucks.
• Maintain cleanliness of the paint area.
• Provide exceptional customer service.

Skills

Painting Experience

Time Management

Communication Skills

Mechanically Inclined

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Basic Hand Tools

HYPASS Software

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Base pay range

$20.00/hr - $26.00/hr

Come work for the largest equipment dealer in North America! Are you a hardworking individual that thrives in a fast-paced environment and looking to take your career to the next level? If so, then come join our award winning team!

We provide our employees with the following tools and resources to be successful

• Training
• Outstanding benefits package (Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, plus much more!)
• 401(k) with match
• Competitive wages
• Company laptop
• Paid time off
• 10 paid holidays
• Salary ranging from $20-$26/hour based on experience
  
  

Responsibilities

Our material handling group is seeking a full-time Painter/Shop Helper for our Syracuse, NY branch. This position is first shift, M - F, and hourly (no flat rate!). The primary responsibilities of the position consist of, but are not limited to:

• Effectively sand, Bondo and repaint trucks in a timely manner
• Keep the paint area clean after each job is completed
• Completing each repair job in a timely, efficient and professional manner
• Providing exceptional customer service
• Work and manage workloads independently
• May perform preventative maintenance on customer forklifts and other material handling equipment
• Proper completion and submission of all required paperwork
• Incorporate Alta's Guiding Principles into daily activities
• Performs other duties as assigned
  
  

Desired Skills And Qualifications

• Previous painting experience is required (forklift, heavy equipment, automotive, parts)
• Strong knowledge of basic sanding, Bondo and paint mixing
• Must be able to manage time efficiently day-to-day
• Great communication skills, both written and verbal
• Possess own basic set of hand tools
• Mechanically inclined candidates are desired
• Computer programs - HYPASS, Hyster TKC training software and Hyster contact management system
• Language Skills - Basic: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations, to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Mathematical Skills - Basic: Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
• Reasoning Ability - Intermediate: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
  
  

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Physical/Sensory Functions: Regularly will stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands; Frequently will talk/hear, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; Occasionally will sit, climb or balance
• Lift and/or Move Functions: Regularly will lift up to 10 pounds; Frequently will lift 11 to 25 pounds; Occasionally will lift from 26 to 100 plus pounds
• Work Environment: Regularly will work near moving mechanical parts; Frequently will be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals; Occasionally will work in wet or humid conditions (non-weather), extreme cold and heat (non-weather), risk of electrical shock, vibration, outdoor weather conditions
  
  

About Alta

Culture is Job #1. Alta Equipment Group prides itself in living by our Guiding Principles: Invest in the Best, Passion for Excellence, Customers for Life, Mutual Respect and One Team. More than an equipment company, Alta is an innovator of solutions, delivering diverse products and unrivaled support centered on building lasting customer relationships.

If you have a passion for excellence and are ready to make a difference within our organization, we're ready for you. Whether it's selling the world's-best big iron, rolling up your sleeves and servicing our industry-leading construction and material handling product brands or being a difference maker behind the scenes, we can use your skillset.

At Alta Equipment Group, we believe in mutual respect and are committed to diversity while inspiring our employees to reach their maximum potential. Voted a "Top Work Place USA", our employees across North America are committed to excellence. It's the Alta way.

So, let's start the conversation. Click the link to apply and begin the journey of a lifetime.

What We Look For

At Alta Equipment Group, we are looking for candidates who are a cultural fit with our organization and understand that every task and job goes toward fostering customers for life. Along with that, a great attitude that embraces mutual respect and delivering a consistent high energy level that exudes a passion for excellence. Also, we are searching for a skill set that has a high aptitude for the position with a continual focus on investing in one's profession through additional training and learning.

Other Opportunities at Alta

Please visit our careers page at altg.jobs to view other openings that may be of interest to you!

Alta Equipment Group is an equal opportunity employer. This means we do not discriminate on account of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, height, weight, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information, military status, veteran status, misdemeanor arrest record, or membership in any other classification protected under applicable law. If you believe the Company has violated its equal employment opportunity policy in any way, please contact [e-mail] immediately!

Other details

• Pay Type Hourly
• Min Hiring Rate $20.00
• Max Hiring Rate $26.00
  
  

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• East Syracuse, NY 13057, USA

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Construction

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