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Wil-Ro Truck Bodies
Truck Body Surface Preparation & Coatings Technician
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What they do
An Automotive Service Technician or Mechanic repairs and performs maintenance on cars and smaller trucks; may conduct auto inspections.
$46,934 / year median in Tennessee
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Truck Body Surface Preparation & Coatings Technician About Wil-Ro, Inc. Since 1973, Wil-Ro has built premium truck bodies for landscaping, hauling, construction, equipment distribution, and farming. From our headquarters in Gallatin, Tennessee, we support customers and distributor partners across the United States. We're proud to be recognized by The Tennessean as a Top Workplace for 2021-2023 and 2025-2026. A day in this role You'll turn raw truck bodies into paint-ready showpieces. You'll prep, refine, and ready each surface so our coatings lay down clean and durable—work you can see and be proud of on every delivery that leaves our floor. What you'll do Prepare truck beds and components through masking, taping, sanding, and washing. Operate wet and dry sanders, grinders, and pressurized paint guns with care and consistency. Apply solid prep techniques for single-stage paint systems; use body filler (Bondo) when needed. Follow safety protocols; successfully complete a Respirator Fit Test and wear an N95 respirator while working. Schedule Full-time, Monday-Friday, 2nd shift: 2:15 PM
- 10:45 PM What you bring Hands-on skill with sanding, grinding, and paint equipment. Familiarity with body filler, single-stage paint, and power tools is preferred (not required). Commitment to quality finishes and safe work practices. Pay Compensation based on experience. Benefits 401(k) with 100% match up to 6% of salary (after one year) Medical, dental, vision plan
- 50% sponsored (employee only) by Wil-Ro, Inc. (after 90 days) Life insurance
- 100% paid by company (after 90 days) Disability insurance
- 50% paid by company (after 90 days) Annual reimbursement for eye exam and prescription eyeglasses Supplemental insurance; short
- and long-term disability available (after 90 days) Paid vacation
- 10 days annually / 80 hours Paid holidays
- 9 days annually Paid personal days
- 4 days annually (2 @ 90 days; 2 @ 180 days) Cell phone reimbursement
- $50/month Tuition reimbursement
- up to the federal limit (after 90 days) Gym membership reimbursement
- 50% or up to $40/month (after 90 days) Paid volunteer day
- 1 day annually Company-provided uniforms Paid maternity/paternity leave (after 90 days) Team member referral program
- up to $1,250 Team member truck body purchase program (after 90 days)