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Overview

As a Collision Repair Specialist - Painter with Penske, you will perform diagnostic procedures and truck and trailer collision repairs, along with some major suspension, electrical, painting, and welding repairs under supervision. Penske offers a supportive team culture and opportunities for career advancement with access to leading technology and training.

Responsibilities

  • Perform all aspects of truck and trailer repair and maintenance.
  • Overhaul, adjust, replace, and repair all series of motor truck and trailer equipment.
  • Identify and determine parts required for repair of disassembled truck and trailer units.
  • Perform all levels of Truck Collision Repair services.
  • Identify warrantable repairs and document on repair order.
  • Maintain work area appearance and safety.
  • Road test vehicles when necessary.
  • Perform duties with little or no supervision and in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Complete other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

  • 6 years practical experience or an equivalent combination of related education and experience.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  • Vocational/technical school preferred.
  • Specialized training and experience in the repair/refinish of all series of truck and trailer required.
  • Proficiency in the use of all tools of trade required.
  • Valid driver’s license required.
  • Basic computer skills required.
  • Ability to understand and comply with specific instructions and guidelines.
  • Ability to perform work adhering to DOT, OSHA, and Penske safety policies.
  • Willingness to travel as necessary and work the required schedule.

Benefits

  • Competitive starting salary
  • Career stability
  • Opportunity for growth
  • Excellent benefits, including lots of time off
  • Advanced vehicle maintenance technology

Additional Information

  • Work Location: 1465 S Greenwood Ave, Montebello, CA
  • Work Hours: TBD

Benefits

Competitive starting salary
Career stability
Opportunity for growth
Excellent benefits, including lots of time off
Advanced vehicle maintenance technology
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How this job compares in Montebello, CA

Pay in context

At roughly $29/hr, this posting comes in about 12% below the $33/hr median for welding jobs across California, where the middle half runs $27–$41/hr across 470 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 33% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. That gap is worth raising directly — in a market this size there is normally room to negotiate toward the median, particularly if you already hold the certifications the posting asks for.

The local market in Montebello, CA

Montebello, CA currently has 3 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 3 employers. 2 of them were added in the last week. Across California as a whole we're tracking 596 other active welding openings from 294 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Montebello, or widen the search to California.

Penske Truck Leasing currently has 1 other opening live in California, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in California at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are SpaceX (34), Aerotek (16), and Volt (16). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within California, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Redondo Beach at $65/hr, Long Beach at $49/hr, and Santa Ana at $48/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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