Automotive Painter
Wathena, KS · On-site
Summit Truck Bodies is looking for a Automotive Painter responsible for the proper application of paint to the body and parts by operating paint spray equipment. WE OFFER A FULL BENEFITS PACKAGE FOR ...
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Automotive Painter
Wathena, KS · On-site
Summit Truck Bodies is looking for a Automotive Painter responsible for the proper application of paint to the body and parts by operating paint spray equipment. WE OFFER A FULL BENEFITS PACKAGE FOR ...
Summit Truck Bodies is looking for a Automotive Painter responsible for the proper application of paint to the body and parts by operating paint spray equipment. We are expanding and adding a 3rd ...
Summit Truck Bodies is looking for a Automotive Painter responsible for the proper application of paint to the body and parts by operating paint spray equipment. We are expanding and adding a 3rd ...
Summit Truck Bodies is looking for a Automotive Painter responsible for the proper application of paint to the body and parts by operating paint spray equipment. We are expanding and adding a 3rd ...
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Summit Truck Bodies is looking for a Automotive Painter responsible for the proper application of paint to the body and parts by operating paint spray equipment. We are expanding and adding a 3rd ...
Automotive Painter
Wathena, KS · On-site
Summit Truck Bodies is looking for a Automotive Painter responsible for the proper application of paint to the body and parts by operating paint spray equipment. WE OFFER A FULL BENEFITS PACKAGE FOR ...
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Automotive Painter
Wathena, KS · On-site
Summit Truck Bodies is looking for a Automotive Painter responsible for the proper application of paint to the body and parts by operating paint spray equipment. WE OFFER A FULL BENEFITS PACKAGE FOR ...
Transwest Jobs Information
Do workers at Transwest get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
70% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
70% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.
Does Transwest pay people when they’re sick?
Sometimes. Only some people get paid when they’re sick.
56% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.
56% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.
At Transwest, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?
Only some people have separate paid time off for sick days and vacation.
42% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and February 2026.
42% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and February 2026.
Is the health insurance from Transwest affordable enough for their workers?
Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
82% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and February 2026.
82% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and February 2026.
Do people get paid time off at Transwest?
Most people get paid time off work.
100% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and February 2026.
100% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and February 2026.
How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?
Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and October 2025.
- 86% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
- 14% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
- 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
- 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and October 2025.
Do workers at Transwest worry about hours?
Some people worry about getting enough hours.
36% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and January 2026.
36% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and January 2026.
Do Transwest workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
38% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and October 2025.
38% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and October 2025.
How easy is it for Transwest workers to change shifts?
Some people find it hard to change shifts.
60% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and October 2025.
60% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and October 2025.
How easy is it to get time off at Transwest?
Most people find it easy to get time off.
75% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.
75% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.
Do Transwest managers change schedules at the last minute?
Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
91% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and January 2026.
91% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and January 2026.
Do jobs at Transwest spill into time workers aren’t paid for?
Sometimes. The job can spill into unpaid time.
45% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and January 2026.
45% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and January 2026.
How easy is it to take sick days at Transwest?
Most people find it easy to take sick days.
75% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.
75% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.
Is working at Transwest good if you’re a parent or caregiver?
Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
50% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and January 2026.
50% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and January 2026.
Do people at Transwest feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
80% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.
80% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.
Do people at Transwest get to take their breaks without interruption?
Most people get breaks without interruption.
75% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and February 2026.
75% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and February 2026.
Is it stressful to work at Transwest?
Most people feel stressed out here.
71% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and February 2026.
71% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and February 2026.
Do people at Transwest enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
75% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.
75% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.
Do people at Transwest recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
38% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.
38% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.
Do people get enough training when they start at Transwest?
Most people got enough training when they started.
69% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.
69% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.
Do people get support to advance at Transwest?
Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 60% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.
In the last year, 60% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.
Do people think Transwest’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?
Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
77% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and February 2026.
77% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and February 2026.
Do workers feel well informed about how Transwest is doing?
Most people don’t feel well informed about how the company is doing.
69% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and February 2026.
69% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and February 2026.
What are the most popular job types at Transwest?
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Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO
Posted 9 days ago
Transwest rating
7.5
Based on 16 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
42nd of 146 rated car dealerships
Job description
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Summit Truck Bodies, LLC, a quality manufacturer of custom designed service and lube truck bodies, is expanding its workforce due to increasing sales. If you are a motivated team player who is committed to producing a high-quality product on time and safely, we want you on our team. Summit Truck Bodies is looking for a Automotive Painter responsible for the proper application of paint to the body and parts by operating paint spray equipment.
WE OFFER A FULL BENEFITS PACKAGE FOR ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES INCLUDING:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Requirements
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
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Full-time
Description
Summit Truck Bodies, LLC, a quality manufacturer of custom designed service and lube truck bodies, is expanding its workforce due to increasing sales. If you are a motivated team player who is committed to producing a high-quality product on time and safely, we want you on our team. Summit Truck Bodies is looking for a Automotive Painter responsible for the proper application of paint to the body and parts by operating paint spray equipment.
WE OFFER A FULL BENEFITS PACKAGE FOR ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES INCLUDING:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life (Voluntary and Employer Paid) and Disability Insurance
- 401(K) with company match beginning with your first contribution
- HSA and/or FSA
- Paid Time Off and Company Paid Holidays
- Employee Car Discount Program
- Missouri Western State University Tuition Partnership
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepare work to be accomplished by studying work order, bill of materials and blueprints.
- Operate paint spray equipment to paint surfaces of bodies and parts.
- Dispose of hazardous waste from the painting process in accordance with federal and state laws.
- Apply paint coats in accordance with company specifications.
- Adjust paint spraying equipment to get proper flow and coating thickness.
- Match or detect differences between colors, including shade of color and brightness.
- Responsible for inspecting work on an assortment of parts and bodies after paint is applied.
- Observe health and safety by wearing respirator, paint suits and all other PPE.
- Document actions by completing production and quality forms.
- Maintain a clean and safe work area.
- Participate in all continuous improvement programs by offering suggestions and exhibiting initiative in areas within direct control.
- Other duties as assigned by the manager.
Requirements
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
- Frequent mobility and / or sitting, standing, bending or stooping for prolonged / extended periods. Requires lifting up to 50 pounds frequently.
- Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 75 pounds.
- Requires working in areas which are not ventilated or air-conditioned.
- Requires eye-hand coordination sufficient to operate machinery.
- Requires exposure to chemicals and solvents.
- Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
- Requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours.
- Requires eyesight correctable to 20/20 to read numbers, reports and computer terminals.
- Requires hearing within normal range.
REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Valid driver's license with good standing MVR.
- Some technical training helpful.
- Must have experience in automotive paint and prep work.
- Must have experience using pressure feed spray equipment.
- Attention to detail is a must!
- Able to use hand and power tools and equipment.
- Ability to operate a forklift if required.
- Ability to work with multiple priorities and constant interruptions.
- Must have basic reading, writing and arithmetic skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with constant demands and shifting of priorities.
- Ability to work with all levels of employees.
- Ability to be responsive and highly efficient with relaying information.
- Ability to successfully complete respirator medical evaluation.
- Ability to successfully pass a General Abilities Assessment and Post-offer background check, physical and drug screening.
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