Automotive Prepper (Auto Body Refinish Prepper) role preparing vehicles for paint/refinish work—sanding, masking, priming, and ensuring bodywork is ready for a quality finish. The Boyd Group (Gerber Collision & Glass), a large North American collision repair company with 1,000+ locations, is hiring for its Harvey, LA shop. Standout perks include Day 1 health coverage plus ongoing I-CAR/industry training and career growth opportunities.
- Day 1 medical, dental, vision
- Ongoing I-CAR industry training
- 401(k) with company match
All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply, including individuals with disabilities and Protected Veterans.
Industry Leading Compensation, Benefits & Training ***
We are seeking a qualified Auto Body Refinish Prepper to join our winning team. Surface preparation, vehicle masking, priming, and top coating. Technicians to complete restoration of anti-corrosion treatments, substrate identification, product mixing, and application. Evaluate bodywork to ensure a quality paint job will result Career Growth Opportunities for advancement On-going I-Car and Industry Training Programs, The Auto Body Refinish Prepper must prepare the vehicle to ensure a quality refinish repair of each customer’s vehicle to restore it back to pre-accident condition. The Auto Body Refinish Prepper thoroughly sands, masks, primes, and prepares each vehicle for refinishing as per insurance guidelines and standards at the collision repair facility.
2 weeks of Paid Parental Leave for Full time Employees who work a minimum of 30 hours per week ~6 paid holidays annually ~ Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance effective Day 1 ~401(k) Retirement Plan with company match ~ Employer Paid Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance ~ Additional Voluntary Life Insurance ~ All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status, or any other consideration, prohibited by law or by contract.
Gerber Collision & Glass has been WOWing customers with our collision repair services for over 80 years. At The Boyd Group and all affiliated companies, we do not use artificial intelligence (AI) or automated tools to screen, assess, or select applicants for employment. All hiring decisions are made by real people who review each application individually.
FLAT RATE $18 - $22 / Hour Flat Rate
Flat Rate Compensation is a performance-based structure directly tied to turned hours, also referred to as booked hours. In the event that total compensation in a pay period is less than minimum wage, clocked hours will be calculated with a guarantee of applicable local or state minimum wage, whichever is greater.
This position may also be eligible for Bonus opportunities tied to individual or business initiatives.