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About the Role

The Paint Technician Assistant supports Paint Technicians by preparing vehicles and workstations, assisting with the painting process, and ensuring vehicles are finished to high quality standards. This is a good entry-level opportunity for someone interested in building a career in collision repair and automotive refinishing.

Responsibilities

• Prepare workstations, materials, and parts for Paint Technicians.
• Prep, mask, and tape vehicles before painting.
• Wash vehicles before and after paint application.
• Color-sand, polish, and buff vehicles before delivery.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Use paint materials efficiently and safely.
• Follow manufacturer, insurance, and company repair standards.
• Inspect completed work for quality.
• Return tools to their proper locations.
• Communicate with team members to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Report safety concerns and assist with other assigned duties.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work efficiently with a sense of urgency.
• Good communication skills.
• Automotive body shop experience is helpful but not required.
• High School graduate or equivalent, 18 years or older required.
• We are a drug-free workplace.

Skills

• Attention to detail
• Efficiency
• Communication skills
• Teamwork
• Learning automotive paint and refinishing techniques

Location

• Onsite

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Entry-level

Education Level

• High school diploma or equivalent

Salary/Compensations

• $16.00-$26.00 per hour, depending on experience, productivity, and performance.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid holidays and paid time off (PTO)
• Short- and long-term disability
• Paid life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Lithia Learning Center training
• Vehicle purchase discounts
• Wellness programs

About the Company

• At Lithia & Driveway, we stand by our mission of Growth Powered by People, as we build a workplace that ignites ideas and opportunities to Earn Customers for Life.
• Our focus is on making the customer experience better; as we aim to meet our customers’ needs whether in person, online or a combination of both.
• Lithia & Driveway is the largest automotive retailer in North America and listed on the Fortune 500 (NYSE: LAD).
• Drive your career forward with roles in Sales, Finance, Service, Technology and Corporate.
• With thousands of vehicles and hundreds of locations, the career possibilities are endless.
• Join us as we accelerate towards growth in automotive and beyond!

Equal Opportunity

• We are committed to equal employment opportunity (regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status).
• We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.