Truck Body, Semi-Trailer & Truck Painter

Job Overview Capitol City Trailers is hiring a Truck Body, Semi-Trailer & Truck Painter for our Obetz shop. As a Morgan truck body distributor and certified upfitter, an East Dump Body distributor and certified upfitter, and a multi-line trailer dealer, we refinish truck bodies, semi-trailers, chassis, and specialty equipment every day. In this role you’ll prep, prime, paint, and finish everything from new upfits and repaired trailers to full fleet refinishes, delivering a durable, professional finish that meets manufacturer specs and our customers’ expectations. Job Duties Prepare surfaces for paint, including sanding, grinding, blasting, degreasing, and body filler work Mask, tape, and protect components, lighting, hardware, and decals prior to painting Mix, tint, and match paint and coatings to manufacturer, fleet, and customer color specifications Apply primers, base coats, clear coats, single-stage paints, and undercoatings using HVLP and conventional spray equipment Paint truck bodies, semi-trailers, truck cabs and frames, dump bodies, service bodies, and related components Perform touch-up and refinish work following repairs, welding, and upfit installations Apply fleet lettering, decals, reflective conspicuity tape, and graphics as required Inspect finished work for runs, orange peel, contamination, coverage, and color match, and correct defects Operate and maintain the paint booth, spray guns, filters, and related equipment Handle, store, and dispose of paints, solvents, and hazardous materials per EPA, OSHA, and company standards Wear required PPE, including a properly fitted respirator, and follow all paint booth safety procedures Communicate with the supervisor on job progress, material needs, and completion status Accurately document work performed and materials used in internal business systems Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and OSHA regulations; attend required safety meetings and training Maintain a clean, organized, and safe paint booth and prep area Work efficiently under production deadlines while maintaining a positive, professional attitude Experience Requirements Required: Working knowledge of surface preparation, spray equipment, and automotive or industrial paint systems Ability to mix and match colors and produce a consistent, quality finish Ability to work independently with minimal supervision Quality-driven with strong attention to detail, workmanship, and safety Team-oriented, flexible, and customer-focused Able to pass a respirator fit test and wear a respirator for extended periods Able to pass a criminal background check, physical examination, drug and alcohol screening Preferred: 1+ year of commercial truck, trailer, fleet, or collision refinishing experience, or I-CAR, ASE refinish, or paint manufacturer certification (PPG, Axalta, Sherwin-Williams), or Vo-Tech graduate in auto body or collision repair Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Application Question(s): Can you pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol testing? Can you pass a pre-employment physical? Can you pass a pre-employment background check? License/Certification: Drivers License (Required) Ability to Commute: Obetz, OH 43207 (Required) Work Location: In person

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