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# Vehicle Painter - Auto Body Painter at GILLIG 

- **Company:** GILLIG 
- **Location:** Livermore, CA
- **Posted:** 2025-09-29
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-08
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/gillig/jobs/7286005

## Job description

Non-Exempt Hourly Rate: $41.48

GILLIG is the leading manufacturer of heavy-duty transit buses in the United States. From initial design through final assembly, each GILLIG bus is designed and built by dedicated Americans in Livermore, California. GILLIG buses are known for their unmatched quality. We are excited to increase the production of our Battery Electric bus, which is the most comprehensive, advanced zero-emission bus on the market.

## WHY GILLIG

- Leader in environmentally friendly mobility solutions including battery electric, hybrid electric, near-zero CNG and clean diesel transit buses
- Renowned for its inclusive team/family-oriented culture
- Stable, successful, and growing organization – a Bay Area business for over 132 years!
- Excellent compensation including company paid medical premiums, pension, 401(k) plans and other comprehensive benefits

## ABOUT THE ROLE

To maintain the high standards of quality and craftsmanship in every bus, GILLIG is seeking qualified individuals to join our assembly team in the Paint department.  Our Automotive Painters are responsible for applying paint and coatings to our buses, ensuring a high-quality finish that exceeds industry standards.  Automotive painters must have a keen eye for detail, knowledge of different painting methods, and the ability to work with precision and in a team environment.  This role requires meticulous attention to detail, excellent communication skills, adaptability, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while adhering to safety protocols.

## IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL

- Use problem solving skills and attention to detail to contribute to the completion of the body and aesthetics of a bus
- Masks and protects parts that are not to be painted or coated
- Fills cavities and dents with Bondo to attain smooth surface
- Selects and mixes paint according to specifications
- Blends color between adjacent parts in order to optimize integration into the bodywork
- Lays out stripe patterns to achieves desired aesthetics
- Inspect and verify the quality of work and document defects observed
- Maintains tools and keeps equipment clean and in a proper state of repair.
- Complies with all laws and regulations pertaining to paint, thinners, and other hazardous materials
- Demonstrate proficiency in operating sanders, grinding tools, and spray guns such as HVLP for primer application
- Input data and retrieve assembly instructions or production data using a computer or tablet
- Maintain a safe, clean, organized and collaborative work environment
- Other job functions as required

## BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- Ability to work full-time
- Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented production or manufacturing environment, demonstrating strong interpersonal and effective communication skills
- Proven experience as an automotive painter with Minimum 3 years’ experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Attention to detail and precision in paint application
- Ability to follow work instructions
- Efficiently manage time to meet production deadlines and targets
- Able to frequently and repetitively, lift, push, and carry up to 70 lbs
- Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods, up to 8+ hours per day
- Must be able to read, speak and understand English, both written and verbal
- Ability to adhere to safety protocols and guidelines
- Knowledge in use of computers and tablets for data entry and assembly instruction research
- High School Diploma or equivalent

## WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

- Fast-paced and high-quality manufacturing environment
- Requires frequent and repetitive bend, lift, squat, kneel, twist, and reach motions to install vehicle parts within specified timeframes
- Ability to climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding, or other elevated structures
- Wear Personal Protective Equipment, including safety glasses, coveralls, respirators, hearing protection, and gloves, while following safety rules and guidelines
- Union Participation is required
- Standard start time at 5:00 a.m.​

ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS ROLE:

- There is a probationary period for ninety working days. Failure to successfully complete probation will result in termination
- Performance is evaluated at thirty, sixty and ninety days
- Vacation allotment: 1 week after one (1) full year of employment

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor work visa’s now or in the future

GILLIG is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer.

## About GILLIG 

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: GILLIG designs, builds, and supports the safest and most reliable heavy-duty transit buses in the United States, with a growing focus on zero-emission electric and hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles.
- **Entity Type**: Private (family-owned since 1890; no external venture funding)
- **Headquarters**: Livermore, California, USA
- **Founded**: 1890
- **Founders**: Jacob Gillig

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Heavy-duty transit bus manufacturing (diesel, CNG, battery electric, hydrogen fuel cell)
- **Target customers**: Public transit agencies, municipal transportation authorities (B2G / B2B)
- **Mission**: “To design, build, and support the safest and most reliable transit buses in the United States. Our products help reduce congestion, contribute to a cleaner environment, and provide mobility to all.” [gillig.com](https://www.gillig.com/about-us/)
- **Vision**: “To improve quality of life through transformative mass transit solutions.”

## Products & Services
- **Battery Electric Bus (BEB)**: Third-generation zero-emission bus that earned the highest-ever Altoona score for zero-emission buses; introduced in 2018. [gillig.com](https://www.gillig.com/about-us/)
- **Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus**: Zero-emission bus launched in 2024, advancing sustainable transit. [gillig.com](https://www.gillig.com/about-us/)
- **Low Floor Bus**: Modern accessible transit bus available with CNG, diesel, and hybrid propulsion; known for fuel efficiency (best MPG record at Altoona for CNG variant). [gillig.com](https://www.gillig.com/about-us/)
- **Phantom Bus** (historical): Durable, customer-driven design that became a favorite in the industry. [gillig.com](https://www.gillig.com/about-us/)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Over 130 years of continuous operation; family-owned by three American families since 1890
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: No external investors (privately held); key customer relationships with transit agencies across the U.S.
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Introduced zero-emission battery electric bus (2018) and hydrogen fuel cell bus (2024)
  - Moved to a state-of-the-art, purpose-built facility in Livermore with expanded production capabilities
  - Opened a Colorado Technical Center (CTC) in Loveland, CO for R&D
  - Installed a 7,800-panel rooftop solar system (3 MW) that offsets 40% of facility electricity use

## Competitive Advantages
- **American-built heritage**: Over 130 years of continuous manufacturing in the U.S.; buses are designed, built, and supported domestically.
- **Family ownership stability**: Owned by the same three families since 1890, ensuring long-term strategic focus without shareholder pressure.
- **Zero-emission leadership**: Proven battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell buses with industry-leading Altoona test scores.
- **Integrated sustainability**: Solar-powered manufacturing, employee EV charging stations, and green manufacturing practices (recycled water, returnable packaging).

## Strategic Focus
- **Sustainability**: Accelerating the transition to zero-emission transit with battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.
- **Innovation**: Expanding R&D capabilities (Colorado Technical Center) and developing next-generation transit technologies (e.g., cybersecurity, OTA updates).
- **Operational excellence**: Investing in green manufacturing and facility upgrades to reduce environmental impact while increasing production capacity.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture & values**: Family-oriented, safety-first, quality-driven, and community-focused (GILLIG Cares program supports local non-profits, STEM education, veterans, and first responders). [gillig.com](https://www.gillig.com/careers/)
- **Benefits**: 100% employer-paid platinum health premiums for employees and dependents; extremely generous retirement contributions with no matching required; competitive compensation; paid time off and company holidays. [gillig.com](https://www.gillig.com/careers/)
- **Work environment**: On-site roles in Livermore, CA and Loveland, CO; some remote positions (e.g., Field Service Representative). Team-building events (golf tournaments, cornhole, car shows, holiday luncheons, bi-annual open house). [gillig.com](https://www.gillig.com/careers/)
- **Sustainability perks**: Free EV charging stations for employees; solar-powered facility; green initiatives.
- **Career development**: Professional and hands-on learning opportunities across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and more. [gillig.com](https://www.gillig.com/careers/)

## Sources
1. [gillig.com - Careers](https://www.gillig.com/careers/)
2. [gillig.com - About Us](https://www.gillig.com/about-us/)
3. [job-boards.greenhouse.io - GILLIG Jobs](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/gillig)
4. [gillig.com - Homepage](https://www.gillig.com/)
5. [linkedin.com - GILLIG LLC](https://www.linkedin.com/company/gillig-llc)

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