Prepper (Flat Rate)

The Boyd Group; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual PTO

Paid parental leave

6 paid holidays

Medical, prescription, dental & vision

401(k) with match

Short-term disability & life insurance

Voluntary life insurance

Continuing education

Safety glasses provided

Uniform stipend

Voluntary daily pay

Job summary

Gerber Collision & Glass in Louisville is seeking an Auto Body Refinish Prepper to join our team. You will thoroughly prepare each vehicle for refinishing, including masking, sanding, priming, and applying basecoat/clear coat to restore vehicles to pre-accident condition.

The role offers competitive pay, industry-leading benefits, and ongoing I-CAR and training opportunities, with room for career growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in surface preparation, masking, priming, and applying coatings.
• Ability to mix, apply primers, sealers, basecoats, color coats and clear coats.
• Knowledge of anti-corrosion treatments and inspecting bodywork for a quality finish.

Responsibilities

• Prepare vehicles for refinishing according to insurance guidelines and standards.
• Sand, mask, prime, and apply basecoat and clear coats as required.
• Evaluate bodywork to ensure a high-quality paint job.

Skills

Surface prep

Masking

Priming

Coatings

Job description

Company: Gerber Collision & Glass

Great Teams Don’t Happen by Accident

Built with Intent. Driven by YOU.

At the Gerber Collision & Glass, our teams work to provide the elite infrastructure and supportive environment you need to Be the Best and outperform at every touchpoint in collision and glass services. As we continue to grow and lead the industry, we ensure you have the resources and the team behind you to move your career forward.

Our Commitment:

The Boyd Group welcomes unique talents from all backgrounds and characteristics. We act with integrity and appreciate the diverse perspectives that make our "Greater Team" exceptional. Qualified individuals, including those with disabilities and Protected Veterans, are encouraged to apply.

Job Description:

*** Industry Leading Compensation, Benefits & Training ***

We are seeking a qualified Auto Body Refinish Prepper to join our winning team. We offer opportunities to maximize your earning potential with competitive compensation plans, health benefits, and career advancement opportunities.

Roles and Responsibilities

We are looking for energetic individuals to join our company, who have the ability to:

• Surface preparation, vehicle masking, priming, and top coating.

• Apply all primers, sealers, basecoats, color coats, and clear coats

• Technicians to complete restoration of anti-corrosion treatments, substrate identification, product mixing, and application.

• Evaluate bodywork to ensure a quality paint job will result

A Career with Us Offers

• Competitive Pay and Benefits Program

• Career Growth Opportunities for advancement

• On-going I-Car and Industry Training Programs,

• Professional Development Opportunities.

• A professional atmosphere, great working conditions, dynamic leadership

The Auto Body Refinish Prepper must prepare the vehicle to ensure a quality refinish repair of each customer’s vehicle to restore it back to pre-accident condition. The Auto Body Refinish Prepper thoroughly sands, masks, primes, and prepares each vehicle for refinishing as per insurance guidelines and standards at the collision repair facility.

Our Commitment to Our Employees

We believe our employees are at the heart of our success, and we strive to find people who possess the ideal characteristics, ability, experience, and character.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to provide accommodations during the recruitment process.

Benefits That Drive Your Success

• Annual Paid Time Off (PTO) plans

• 2 weeks of Paid Parental Leave for Full time Employees who work a minimum of 30 hours per week

• 6 paid holidays annually

• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance effective Day 1

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match

• Employer Paid Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance

• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance

• Continuing Education Opportunities

• Free Prescription or Non-Prescription Safety Glasses annually

• Annual Voluntary Uniform Stipend

• Voluntary Daily Pay option available

About Us

Gerber Collision & Glass has been WOWing customers with our collision repair services for over 80 years. Please visit gerbercareers.com to learn more about our company.

AI Disclosure Statement:

At The Boyd Group and all affiliated companies, we do not use artificial intelligence (AI) or automated tools to screen, assess, or select applicants for employment. All hiring decisions are made by real people who review each application individually.

Compensation Details:

$18.00-$22.00 per flat rate hour depending on experience