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How to hire a transportation equipment painter

Transportation equipment painter hiring summary. Here are some key points about hiring transportation equipment painters in the United States:

  • In the United States, the median cost per hire a transportation equipment painter is $1,633.
  • It takes between 36 and 42 days to fill the average role in the US.
  • Human Resources use 15% of their expenses on recruitment on average.
  • On average, it takes around 12 weeks for a new transportation equipment painter to become settled and show total productivity levels at work.

How to hire a transportation equipment painter, step by step

To hire a transportation equipment painter, you should create an ideal candidate profile, determine a budget, and post and promote your job. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to hire a transportation equipment painter:

Here's a step-by-step transportation equipment painter hiring guide:

  • Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
  • Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
  • Step 3: Make a budget
  • Step 4: Write a transportation equipment painter job description
  • Step 5: Post your job
  • Step 6: Interview candidates
  • Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new transportation equipment painter
  • Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist
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  1. Identify your hiring needs

    Before you post your transportation equipment painter job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a transportation equipment painter for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

    Determine employee vs contractor status
    Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

    A transportation equipment painter's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, transportation equipment painters from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

    This list presents transportation equipment painter salaries for various positions.

    Type of Transportation Equipment PainterDescriptionHourly rate
    Transportation Equipment PainterPainting and coating workers paint and coat, often with machines, a wide range of products, including cars, jewelry, and ceramics.$16-30
    PainterPainters are skilled professionals who handle the painting needs of clients. They work closely with their clients to ensure that they will be able to do what is expected of them... Show more$14-28
    Auto Body PainterAn auto body painter is a trained professional who specializes in applying paint and finishing to the exterior of vehicles such as cars, buses, and trucks. Their job entails understanding the project requirements, preparing the necessary paint and materials, filling scratches to smoothen surfaces, utilizing spray guns and other equipment, and adhering to goals and deadlines... Show more$12-24
  2. Create an ideal candidate profile

    Common skills:
    • Construction Equipment
    • Hand Tools
    • Cranes
    • Hoists
    • Primer
    • Combat
    • DOT
    • HET
    • Stretchers
    • MHE
    • Hazardous Materials
    • Medical Equipment
    • Load Data
    • Hazardous Waste
    Check all skills
    Responsibilities:
    • Transport patients, hospital beds, stretchers and so forth.
    • Operate equipment such as sanders, pressure cleaners, hoists, forklifts and respirators.
    • Perform masonry waterproofing exterior masonry staining; maintain acoustical tile and factory apply finishes and caulking; and perform preventive maintenance.
    • Operate compressors, sandblasters and spray equipment.
    More transportation equipment painter duties
  3. Make a budget

    Including a salary range in the transportation equipment painter job description is a good way to get more applicants. A transportation equipment painter salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

    For example, the average salary for a transportation equipment painter in Alabama may be lower than in New York, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level transportation equipment painter. Additionally, a transportation equipment painter with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

    Average transportation equipment painter salary

    $47,240yearly

    $22.71 hourly rate

    Entry-level transportation equipment painter salary
    $34,000 yearly salary
    Updated December 18, 2025

    Average transportation equipment painter salary by state

    RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
    1New York$56,189$27
    2New Jersey$51,244$25
    3Connecticut$47,463$23
    4Wisconsin$44,581$21
    5Arizona$44,169$21
    6Arkansas$39,969$19
    7Florida$39,478$19

    Average transportation equipment painter salary by company

    RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rateJob openings
    1Public Health - Dayton & Montgomery County$53,543$25.74
    2Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers$52,277$25.13
    3Ring Power Cat$49,606$23.855
    4Alamo Group$46,243$22.2325
    5Derecktor Shipyards$44,733$21.51
    6Viking Yacht$44,390$21.34
    7Empire Cat$43,660$20.9920
    8Johnson Health Center$42,068$20.232
    9Athens Services$41,680$20.041
    10Menzies Aviation$40,325$19.394
    11Sandman$40,161$19.31
    12LKQ$35,312$16.981
    13Balance Staffing$33,244$15.98
  4. Writing a transportation equipment painter job description

    A transportation equipment painter job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a transportation equipment painter job description:

    Transportation equipment painter job description example

    Company Overview

    In 1962, Ring Power Corporation became a full-line Caterpillar dealer in North Florida, and later expanded its authorized territory to include Central Florida.

    Today, Ring Power Corporate headquarters in St. Augustine oversees the operations of 18 branch locations throughout the state of Florida, including large regional facilities in Tampa and Orlando and crane and forklift sales and service facilities in Pompano and Miami. Ring Power also has eight facilities outside of Florida - Rhode Island, New Jersey, the Carolinas, Georgia, Texas and California - to serve the needs of other specialized industries and customers.

    Ring Power Corporation has become one of the largest Caterpillar dealers in the Southeastern United States through dedication to the mission of customer service. In order to preserve the "Customers First" reputation that Ring Power was built on, we continually train our employees and work closely with our customers to assure complete satisfaction, especially after the sale.

    Currently, more than 2,000 employees at 26 locations throughout Florida and the United States work hard to provide the highest quality construction equipment, backed by responsive, professional service and support at every level.

    Qualifications

    Education and Experience
    Formal Education High School diploma or GED

    Experience 3-4 years

    Required / Credentials
    Able to easily and effectively comprehend written material and communicate orally and in writing with employees and customers.

    Successfully completed all required training curriculum to be designated Painter II.

    Moderate level capability in the use of a computer, Microsoft Office products and relevant Dealer software programs.

    Not Required but Highly Desired Criteria
    Proficient in the use of a computer, Microsoft Office products and relevant Dealer software programs.

    Updating of Knowledge
    Job requirements change requiring re-training to stay current every 1-2 years.

    Responsibility for Change, Innovation, Overall Improvement, and/or Effectiveness
    Problem Solving Job requires basic problem solving ability using established examples / guidance.

    Creativity Job requires some creativity to generate solutions or improve effectiveness within well-established boundaries.

    Autonomy Job is regularly monitored to determine outcomes. Assignments allow some discretion in decision making and setting priorities within well-established parameters.

    Working Environment
    Stress Load Occasional exposure to these stresses (less than 20% of the time).

    Workload Fluctuation Job frequently involves changes in priorities, complexity and/or quantity of work.

    Work Schedule Work is typically performed during regular business hours with occasional requirements to work nights, holidays and weekends.

    Organizational Impact
    A person's performance in this job has considerable immediate impact on expense, efficiencies or achievement of overall department objectives.

    Supervisory Responsibility
    Job has no subordinates / no supervisory responsibility (may work independently or as a member of a team)

    Physical Demands
    · "NA": Not Applicable

    · "O": Occasionally - (up to 3 hours/day)

    · "F": Frequently - (3-6 hours/day)

    · "C": Constantly - (6-8 hours/day)

    O: Climbing
    O: Balancing
    O: Stooping
    O: Kneeling
    O: Crouching
    O: Crawling
    O: Reaching
    C: Standing
    F: Sitting
    F: Walking
    O: Feeling
    O: Fingering
    C: Grasping
    F: Repetitive Motion
    O: Talking
    F: Hearing



    O: Pushing - Up to 25 lbs.
    O: Pulling - Up to 25 lbs.
    O: Lifting - Up to 25 lbs.
    O: Pushing - 26-50 lbs
    O: Pulling - 26-50 lbs.
    O: Lifting - 26-50 lbs.
    N/A: Pushing - Over 50 lbs.
    N/A: Pulling - Over 50 lbs.
    N/A: Lifting - Over 50 lbs.

    Environmental Conditions
    · "NA": Not Applicable

    · "O": Occasionally - (up to 3 hours/day)

    · "F": Frequently - (3-6 hours/day)

    · "C": Constantly - (6-8 hours/day)

    F: Inside conditions: Protection from weather but not necessarily from temperature change.
    O: Outside environmental conditions: No effective protection from weather.
    N/A: Extreme cold: Temperatures below 32 degrees for periods of more than one hour.
    N/A: Extreme heat: Temperatures above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour.
    N/A: Noise: sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout to be heard above the ambient noise level
    O: Vibration: Exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities of whole body.
    O: Hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions (i.e. proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, working in high places, exposure to heat and/or chemicals.
    F: Atmospheric conditions: One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system or the skin: Fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases or poor ventilation.
    O: Oils: There is air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids.
    F: Air particulates / contaminants: the worker is required to wear respirator.

    RING POWER CORPORATION, INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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  5. Post your job

    There are a few common ways to find transportation equipment painters for your business:

    • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
    • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
    • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
    • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.
    Post your job online:
    • Post your transportation equipment painter job on Zippia to find and recruit transportation equipment painter candidates who meet your exact specifications.
    • Use field-specific websites.
    • Post a job on free websites.
  6. Interview candidates

    Your first interview with transportation equipment painter candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

    It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

    The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

  7. Send a job offer and onboard your new transportation equipment painter

    Once you've decided on a perfect transportation equipment painter candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

    It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

    To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

  8. Go through the hiring process checklist

    • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
    • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
    • Define job responsibilities and requirements
    • Establish budget and timeline
    • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
    • Write job description
    • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
    • Promote the job internally
    • Process applications through applicant tracking system
    • Review resumes and cover letters
    • Shortlist candidates for screening
    • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
    • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
    • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
    • Conduct background checks on top candidates
    • Check references of top candidates
    • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
    • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
    • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
    • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
    • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
    • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)
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How much does it cost to hire a transportation equipment painter?

Hiring a transportation equipment painter comes with both the one-time cost per hire and ongoing costs. The cost of recruiting transportation equipment painters involves promoting the job and spending time conducting interviews. Ongoing costs include employee salary, training, benefits, insurance, and equipment. It is essential to consider the cost of transportation equipment painter recruiting as well the ongoing costs of maintaining the new employee.

You can expect to pay around $47,240 per year for a transportation equipment painter, as this is the median yearly salary nationally. This can vary depending on what state or city you're hiring in. If you're hiring for contract work or on a per-project basis, hourly rates for transportation equipment painters in the US typically range between $16 and $30 an hour.

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