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City of New York

PAINTER

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$20 - $27.50/hr

... a motor vehicle in the performance of assigned duties. All Painters perform related work not ... Six months of acceptable experience will be credited for each year of apprentice painter experience.

City of New York

PAINTER

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$20 - $27.50/hr

... a motor vehicle in the performance of assigned duties. All Painters perform related work not ... Six months of acceptable experience will be credited for each year of apprentice painter experience.

Jim Barnard Chevrolet

Auto Body Helper/Apprentice

NY · On-site

Inspecting the vehicles thoroughly and recommending customers for changing of auto parts, painting and other necessary services. * Maintaining the proper functioning of all service tools and ...

Hickam Communities LLC

Painter

Honolulu, HI · On-site

$22.50 - $23/hr

Responsible for maintaining a vehicle inventory or paint equipment and supplies and maintaining all ... Minimum 1 - 3 years previous painting experience or formal, apprentice, work-related training

Hickam Communities LLC

Painter

Honolulu, HI · On-site

$23/hr

Responsible for maintaining a vehicle inventory or paint equipment and supplies and maintaining all ... Minimum 1 - 3 years previous painting experience or formal, apprentice, work-related training

Piedmont Healthcare Inc.

Painter

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$17.50 - $24/hr

Technical school training or apprenticeship program Preferred Licenses and Certifications * None ... Vehicle Safety Program policy 3500 criteria Preferred Piedmont Atlanta Hospital

Piedmont Healthcare Inc.

Painter

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$17.50 - $24/hr

Technical school training or apprenticeship program Preferred Licenses and Certifications * None ... Healthcare Vehicle Safety Program policy 3500 criteria Preferred Business Unit : Company ...

Piedmont Healthcare Inc.

Painter

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$17.50 - $24/hr

Technical school training or apprenticeship program Preferred Licenses and Certifications * None ... Healthcare Vehicle Safety Program policy 3500 criteria Preferred Business Unit : Company Name ...

Sound Painting Solutions

Residential Painter

Seattle, WA · On-site

$20.76 - $31.50/hr

If you are looking for the Apprentice position, please apply at this link instead. Sound Painting ... Company vehicle for employees who advance to the Crew Leader position Job Type: Full-time ...

Sound Painting Solutions

Residential Painter

Seattle, WA · On-site

$20.76 - $31.50/hr

If you are looking for the Apprentice position, please apply at this link instead. Sound Painting ... Company vehicle for employees who advance to the Crew Leader position Job Type: Full-time ...

Broward County Schools

PAINTER - JOURNEYMAN

Oakland Park, FL · On-site

$17.50 - $23.75/hr

Be responsible for the work of apprentices and laborers as assigned. * Perform any assigned work ... Operate School Board owned vehicle in a safe manner and assume responsibility for all supplies and ...

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How much do apprentice vehicle painter jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for apprentice vehicle painter in the United States is $18.21, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an apprentice vehicle painter?

An Apprentice Vehicle Painter learns how to prepare and paint vehicles under the supervision of experienced professionals. The role involves sanding, priming, masking, mixing paints, and applying finishes to restore or enhance vehicle surfaces. Apprentices develop skills in using spray guns, color matching, and following health and safety regulations. This hands-on training prepares them for a career in automotive refinishing. The apprenticeship typically combines classroom learning with on-the-job experience.

What does an apprentice vehicle painter do?

A typical day for an Apprentice Vehicle Painter involves tasks such as preparing vehicle surfaces, masking areas for protection, mixing and applying paint, cleaning equipment, and maintaining a safe and organized work area. Apprentices usually work closely under the guidance of experienced vehicle painters, learning techniques and processes through hands-on experience and observation. You may also interact with body shop staff, estimators, or customers to understand specific job requirements. The varied daily responsibilities help apprentices build a comprehensive skill set and progress toward more advanced tasks and certifications within the industry.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be an apprentice vehicle painter?

To thrive as an Apprentice Vehicle Painter, a basic understanding of painting techniques, strong attention to detail, and a willingness to learn are essential, along with a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with spray guns, sanding tools, respirators, and safety protocols, as well as any foundational training in automotive refinishing, is highly valuable. Reliability, teamwork, and excellent communication skills help individuals succeed in busy shop environments. These abilities ensure safe, high-quality work and foster positive collaboration and professional growth within the automotive industry.

How to become an apprentice vehicle painter?

To become an apprentice vehicle painter, you typically need a high school diploma or equivalent and must apply for an apprenticeship program through a trade school or union. The program combines on-the-job training with classroom instruction, focusing on skills such as surface preparation, painting techniques, and safety procedures, often requiring a valid driver's license and physical ability to perform the work.
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PAINTER

Manhattan, NY • On-site

City of New York
Public Administration • 10K+ employees
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$20 - $27.50/hr

Full-time

Posted 16 days ago

City Of New York rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 81 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Job Description

Painter
under supervision, do inside and outside patching and painting of a general nature, including all coats and prep work. They set up and/or breakdown containment for and perform remediation of environmental hazards associated with the painting trade including pre and post renovation clean up. They work on and from ladders, platforms, and scaffolds as jobs may require; erect ladders; may rig lines and scaffolds; prepare, fill, and prime surfaces for painting; mix paint components and match colors; apply paint with a brush, roller, or spray gun to surfaces; apply plaster to surfaces including skimming walls and taping joints; take proper care of all materials, tools, and equipment; keep work records as required; may hang wallpaper; and may operate a motor vehicle in the performance of assigned duties. All Painters perform related work not limited to the previously described.
Some of the physical activities performed by Painters and environmental conditions experienced are: working in extreme weather conditions: lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 65 pounds; bending, kneeling, and crouching while working; working in confined spaces; and using their vision to check color matches: cleaning mold and mildew and other unknown substances from areas to be worked on; Scraping and Repairing substrates and components known / or unknown to contain lead.
(This is a brief description of what you might do in this position and does not include all the duties of this position.)
PAINTER - 91830

Qualifications

1. Five years of full-time satisfactory experience as a painter acquired within the last fifteen years; or
2. At least three years of full-time satisfactory experience as a painter acquired within the last fifteen years and sufficient full-time satisfactory apprentice painter experience to make up a total of five years of acceptable experience. Six months of acceptable experience will be credited for each year of apprentice painter experience.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

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