Body Shop Painter Job Listing at First Student in Millstone, NJ (Job ID 118314517951062726)

Description

First for a reason:

At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day! Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer.

First Student is hiring immediately for a Painter/Body Man for our shop!

As a Painter/Body Man at First Student, you will play an essential role in maintaining the appearance and structural integrity of our fleet of buses. You'll ensure our vehicles remain safe and reliable for the children who depend on us to get to and from school each day.
 

Why join First as a Painter/Body Man?

In addition to a health benefits package, 401k with company matching, paid vacations, paid holidays, and tremendous growth opportunities, we are also proud to offer our technicians:

• Per union contract, wage is set at $34.78
• ASE incentive of $.75/hour for each relevant ASE obtained (we pay for the training materials and exams!)
• Monday-Friday, 6 AM – 2:30 PM, full-time schedule
• Annual allowances for boots and prescription safety glasses
• State-of-the-art training programs
• Discounts on cell phone plans, cars, and more through the Perk Spot program!
   

About First Student's Painter/Body Man Position

As a Painter/Body Man at First Student, your main focus will be on restoring and maintaining the exterior of our fleet of buses. You will use your skills to repair dents, rust, and body damage while providing high-quality paint jobs. This position involves both repair and refinishing work, ensuring our buses are not only structurally sound but also have a clean, professional appearance.

Your day will include the following responsibilities:

• Repairing and replacing damaged body panels and components
• Performing high-quality painting and refinishing of buses
• Sanding, buffing, and prepping vehicles for paint
• Diagnosing and repairing body damage, including rust removal and dent repairs
• Applying protective coatings, primers, and finishes to vehicle surfaces
• Conducting inspections of body and paintwork for quality control
• Maintaining tools and equipment for optimal performance
   

You might be a great fit for our Painter/Body Man role if:

• You have 3 or more years of experience in automotive or industrial painting and body repair
• You are skilled in working with a variety of body materials (steel, aluminum, fiberglass, etc.)
• You have a valid driver's license
• You are familiar with vehicle safety standards and OSHA regulations
• You have a strong attention to detail and take pride in your craftsmanship
• You are looking to grow and develop your skillset through hands-on experience and training
   

For our Painter/Body Man roles, First Student encourages applications from candidates who:

• Do not have a college degree
• Have military experience
• Are returning to the workforce
• Are looking for hourly (not flat-rate) positions
   

Get your career on the road with First Student!

In the state of Washington, all technician and driving positions, including but not limited to van drivers and any other position requiring employees to drive a company-owned vehicle, are considered safety-sensitive and are therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing, including cannabis.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. First is also committed to providing a drug-free workplace. First will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, and any other fair chance law. Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance Poster is at this link or upon request https://www.phila.gov/media/20210423160847/Fair-Chance-Hiring-law-poster.pdf.