Job Description
Western offers competitive pay, benefits, paid time off, paid holidays, and a family-oriented culture. Western Express HQ is in Nashville, TN. All outside terminals, located all over the country, have a small town, tight knit family atmosphere. Whether you are in Nashville or at one of our outlying locations, you are treated like family!
Key Responsibilities:
Paint Preparation & Application
Prepare trucks for painting through sanding, masking, and surface preparation
Apply paint and coatings to trucks, ensuring a high-quality, professional finish
Sanding & Surface Preparation
Sand and prepare vehicle surfaces for repair and refinishing
Ensure all surfaces are properly conditioned for subsequent repair or paint work
Parts Replacement
Remove and replace minor to major truck components
Ensure all replacement parts meet quality, safety, and performance standards
Tools & Equipment
Utilize personal hand tools as needed
Company will provide specialty and large-scale equipment
Qualifications:
Transportation & Work Ethic
Reliable transportation required
Demonstrated strong work ethic and dependability
Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening
Experience & Knowledge
Prior body shop experience preferred
Working knowledge of OSHA, DOT, and CSA regulations highly desirable
Skills & Abilities
Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive mindset
Effective communication skills
Work Requirements:
Work Environment
Ability to work in varying weather conditions and shop environments
Commitment to following all safety policies and procedures
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Due to the collaborative nature of the work, the need for real-time coordination, and the possibility of time-sensitive repairs or issue resolution, regular in-person attendance is an essential function of this role.
Due to the collaborative nature of the work environment, the spontaneous need for idea generation and execution, and the potential for expedited remediations, responses, or information gathering, in-person, in-office attendance is an essential function of this position.
Western Express, Inc. is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants.
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act or other similar state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Western. Please inform the company's personnel representative if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.
I understand, where permissible under applicable federal, state, and local law, I may be subject to a pre-employment drug test after receiving a conditional offer of employment. Upon employment, employees may be required to have their picture taken.
