Careers

We are always looking for bright, motivated, and energetic professionals to add to our world-class team. Our dealership works as a team, and our team strives to be the best for our customers. If you feel that your skills would be a valuable asset to our customers, then we want to get to know you!

Contact us for the latest employment opportunities and to schedule an interview with our general manager.

Champion Chevrolet has been serving the Reno area for over 35 years. Family owned and operated since 1988, Champion Chevrolet's goal is to provide value, quality, and outstanding service in all aspects of the dealership experience. To that end, we are committed to promoting a friendly, fun, and relaxed work environment for our team while maintaining standards for success. We offer a highly competitive health benefits plan, paid time off, paid holidays, and more.

Champion Chevrolet has an immediate opening for an Automotive Painter in our Collision Center. This is a full time position, with scheduled hours of Monday-Friday, 8:00AM-5:00PM.

Responsibilities as a Painter include:

• Refinishing vehicles to pre-accident condition while maintaining the highest quality workmanship
• Assembling and disassembling vehicles in preparation for repair and painting
• Preparing areas for priming, sand, paint, and clear coat; buffing, polishing and inspecting all work for flaws and imperfections in the paint.
• Utilizing a computerized paint mixing system to match paint/clear coat/primer/sealer by vehicle manufacturer paint code or closest visual match.
• Checking vehicle damage against the estimate and informing the Estimator of any hidden or additional damage not recorded on the estimate.
• Properly documenting all work performed on the repair order and providing a detailed description of the work performed.

The ideal candidate will:

• Possess I-CAR and ASE certifications
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of all aspects of the automotive painting process
• Establish and maintain good working relationships within the department
• Possess a valid driver’s license and high school diploma or equivalent

Champion Chevrolet offers:

• Health benefits that include medical, dental and vision coverage
• Company-sponsored life and disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Annual profit sharing contribution
• Employee discount on vehicle purchases and services

The physical demands of this position require the employee to stand 6-8 hours per shift and lift up to 70 pounds repetitively. The employee will be exposed to noise, vibration, dust, paint and cleaning solutions, as well as other hazardous and non-hazardous materials. Compensation for this position is based on the flat-rate pay system and the starting rate will depend on a candidate’s relevant knowledge and experience. All candidates are subject to a background check and pre-employment drug screen. Please contact Chris Lanz, Collision Center Manager, by phone at (775) 786-8013 or email clanz@championchev.com.