Auto Body & Paint Technician

Overview

The Auto Body and Paint Technician services, refurbishes, and repairs trucks, tanks and equipment. The primary responsibility is performing paint and body work on equipment and vehicles. In all responsibilities, the Technician will assure use of safety standards which comply with all company, local, city, state and federal guidelines.

MFA Oil Company is an Equal Opportunity/Drug-Free Employer.

Responsibilities

- Refurbish company truck tanks and service beds for installation on chassis

- Prepare trucks, tanks and equipment for painting by sanding, sand blasting, body filling and priming

- Perform body and paint work on vehicles, tanks, and service beds

- Buff and polish aluminum tanks and decks

- Remove and install decals

- Clean, service and maintain company equipment as assigned

- Develop and maintain current knowledge of products and services offered by company

- Operate safely at all times, according to company safety procedures

- Communicate any issues as they relate to safety or efficiencies to supervisor for both trucks and equipment

- Maintain inventory of parts and equipment related to job duties

- Follow posted work schedule and adhere to proper clocking procedures to accurately reflect hours worked

- All MFA Oil employees are expected to know and adhere to company and position specific policies and procedures. While this job description contains the primary duties of the position, employees may be expected to perform other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

- High school diploma or GED equivalent

- Experience with and ability to use a wide range of automotive repair tools

- 18 years of age or older

- Basic mathematical skills

- Ability to learn new concepts and use technical materials

- Ability to perform detail work with accuracy and critically assess vehicle damage and repair cost

- Requires physical strength and dexterity to walk, stand, bend, climb, reach, stoop, twist and lift/carry 100 pounds

- Vision, hearing, speech, and the ability to detect odors

- Ability to consistently drive and work in outdoor weather conditions

- Ability and willingness to work with hazardous materials

- Ability and willingness to work scheduled overtime

- Valid driver’s license

- Ability to speak, read, write, and understand the English language to communicate with customers, coworkers, and supervisors

- Ability to meet company requirements including successful pre-employment drug screening, MVR check and criminal background check

- Legal authorization to work in the United States

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Preferred Skills

- Prior experience or training in truck maintenance and body work

- Self-starter

- Ability to meet deadlines with a high degree of time management skills

- Ability to work under timelines and pressure

- Ability to work both independently and in a team environment

- Ability to work well with others

- Ability to work at a fast pace

- Ability to set priorities and goals and develop plans for achieving them

ABOUT MFA OIL COMPANY

MFA Oil Company, formed in 1929, is a farmer-owned cooperative and a leading propane retailer in the United States. The company supplies fuels, lubricants, and propane to customers in Missouri, Arkansas, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Oklahoma, and Tennessee. Through a subsidiary, MFA Oil operates Break Time convenience stores in Missouri; a Big O Tires franchise in Missouri, Arkansas, and Kansas; a solar panel installation company, BluSphere Energy; and APM, a wholesale fuel distributor.

BENEFITS

Our benefits are designed to invest in you! We offer a comprehensive benefits structure for regular full-time positions, including competitive wages, paid time off, paid company holidays, and the opportunity for eligible employees to share in company success through profit sharing and/or performance incentives. Health benefits include medical, dental, vision, an employee assistance program and company-paid life insurance, and short- and long-term disability. Our retirement benefits include a 401(k) plan with a company match offering pre-tax and Roth options.

OUR CULTURE

The core values of MFA Oil are aligned with our purpose and are the cornerstones upon which our culture is built.

- Put Customers First

- Respect Everyone – Demonstrate high regard or show special attention to customers, coworkers, vendors… everyone you come in contact with.

- Provide Excellent Service – Go the extra mile to ensure our customers are happy and satisfied with our products and services.

- Deliver on Your Promises – Do what you say you are going to do, when you say you are going to do it. Every time.

- Be Tenacious

- Give Your Best – Always give your best effort and seek to improve every day.

- Never Settle – Settling can lead to compromising on effort and quality of work. Find a way forward and don’t settle for “It can’t be done.”

- Work Passionately – Passion accelerates your abilities, propels you to overcome obstacles and shows customers and co-workers that you care.

- Lead by Example

- Do the Right Thing – When we let honesty and integrity be our guide, we will always be headed in the right direction.

- Take Ownership – Each of us must be accountable for ourselves, our colleagues, our customers and our company.

- Act with Empathy – When we recognize and understand each other’s challenges, we communicate better and grow stronger as a team.

GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT

We believe there’s always room to learn and grow, from entry-level employees to senior leaders. Opportunities exist for internal advancement and professional development including on-the-job training. Educational expense assistance is available for employees seeking to continue their education ambitions aligned with their employment within the company.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.