Heavy Duty Paint and Body Technician at Knights Companies Inc

Summerville, South Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Aug, 26

Salary

32.0

Posted On

05 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Collision Repair, Fiberglass Repair, Sheet Metal Repair, Composite Bonding, Surface Preparation, Painting, Frame Straightening, Alignment, Color Matching, Welding, Fabrication, Preventative Maintenance, Heavy Equipment Operation, Time Management, Basic Computer Skills

Industry

Construction

Description

Description We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Heavy Truck Paint and Body Technician to join our dynamic maintenance team. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining and repairing trucks and trailers, ensuring they meet safety and quality standards. If you have a passion for vehicle restoration and a keen eye for detail, we invite you to contribute your expertise to our growing organization. What You'll Do: Perform all levels of heavy-duty truck and trailer collision repair services, including bodywork, fiberglass repair, sheet metal repair, and composite bonding. Examine and accurately identify parts required for the repair of heavy-duty trucks and trailers. Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists, hand tools, and power tools. Conduct surface preparation, sanding, priming, and painting to restore vehicles to their original condition. Perform frame straightening and alignment to ensure vehicle safety and performance. Mix, color match, and refine paint finishes to achieve seamless repairs. Perform preventative maintenance and complete all refinishing operations as specified in work orders. Maintain a clean and organized work environment, adhering to safety protocols. What We Offer: Competitive pay with opportunities for growth Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays 401(k) with Company Match Short-Term Disability (STD) Long-Term Disability (LTD) Company-Paid Life Insurance Visit our careers page to explore all openings: www.knightscompanies.com Requirements High school diploma or GED. 2+ years of experience with heavy-duty truck/trailer body repair. Completion of a vocational or other post-secondary training program. Trailer body and/or welding and fabrication experience. Must have own tools (larger equipment/tools will be supplied by the company). Ability to operate heavy duty equipment. Time management skills. Basic computer skills. Physical Demands: Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. from floor to waist height. Ability to carry a minimum of 50 lbs. over a 5-foot span. Ability to push/pull a minimum of 50 lbs. across a 10-foot span. Ability to lift a minimum of 20 lbs. from waist to shoulder. Use their hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls. Ability to stand for long periods of time. Ability to bend or twist body without restriction. Ability to kneel, stoop, crouch, or crawl. Ability to work in extreme weather, including but not limited to high heat, low temperature, and high sun environments. EOE

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive collision repair, bodywork, and painting for heavy-duty trucks and trailers to ensure safety and quality standards. Responsibilities include frame straightening, surface preparation, and maintaining a clean, safe work environment.