Paint Technician Apprentice

Rumpke is a family-owned and operated company that ranks as one of the largest firms in the waste and recycling industry. Our mission is simple: to deliver exceptional waste and recycling solutions to our customers and communities through a commitment to safety, service, the environment and the growth of our people.

When you join Rumpke, you'll be part of a team providing essential services to millions of residents, businesses, and neighborhoods. You will enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, matching 401(k), life insurance, paid vacation, and more.

This is your opportunity to make a difference for you and your family. Come join our team!

Paint Technician Apprentice will receive training in all aspects of production painting in an industrial environment including but not limited to repairing paint jobs, preparing surfaces to be painted, removing parts that are not to be painted, and controlling factors that determine the success of painting, along with maintaining inventory, inspecting materials to identify problems/defects.

Responsibilities of Position:

• Various painting projects with provided training may include but are not limited to various types of fleet vehicles, containers, compactors, and equipment
• Prepping duties including sanding, scraping, painting, and placing decals
• Maintenance of truck pressure washer including clean up and inventorying supplies
• Ensure all safety decals are on completed jobs
• General maintenance, body work and vehicle repair as needed based on location
• Maintain painting and/or decal supplies
• Complete required inventory and paperwork utilizing computer system
• Utilize standard shop hand tools, measuring devices, and equipment
• Professional interaction with internal and external customers.
• May assist in other projects or areas of the shop as needed
• Maintain a clean and safe work area, while performing all tasks in a safe manner, and in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations, OHSA, ANSI standards and company policies
• Perform other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibility:

• This position will not manage employees

Skills & Abilities Needed for Position:

• Must have the ability to communicate, understand, and respond to questions, directions, traffic signs, signals, and safety training
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to use the computer to account for own labor hours every day
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by performing and communicating in a manner that promotes good relationships with customers, clients, co-workers, and management
• Must maintain a safe working environment for self and for others
• A self-starter with strong work ethic and ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment
• Professional interaction with internal and external customers.
• Must be able to pass pulmonary test and respirator fit test

Experience & Knowledge Needed for Position:

• 1 year experience in auto body, repair and paint

Physical Requirements in a Regular Workday:

• Continuously lifting/carrying a max of 10 lbs
• Occasionally lifting/carrying a max of 100 lbs
• Continuously pushing/pulling a max of 10 lbs
• Frequently pushing/pulling a max of 35 lbs
• Occasionally pushing/pulling a max of 100 lbs
• Frequently working outside
• Continuously working in changing temperatures, wet/humid conditions
• Continuously working in areas of dust, odors, mist, gases, and other airborne matter
• Continuously stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling
• Frequently climbing and/or balancing
• Rarely sitting
• Continuously standing/walking

Additional Working Conditions/Aspects:

• Possible exposure to high traffic conditions and/or tight driving areas
• Exposure to residential and commercial waste
• Ability to travel between offices, as required
• Ability to work flexible hours; expected to work nights and weekends as needed
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and/or holidays
• Legally eligible to work in the United States
• Valid driver's license (if applicable)
• Must successfully complete pre-employment testing
• Must be able to read and speak the English language

This job description is intended to describe the general nature, complexity, and level of work to be performed by employees assigned to this position and is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required. It does not prescribe or restrict the work that may be assigned. Furthermore, this does not establish an employment contract and is subject to change at the discretion of the company.

Rumpke Waste and Recycling is committed to equality in all aspects of employment. It is Rumpke's policy to provide equal opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.