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Job Description: Join our Team: Paint PrepWatertown,
Join our Team: Paint Prep
Watertown, SD
Join our team at Terex Utilities and embark on an exciting opportunity as we seek a skilled and dedicated Paint Prep to contribute to the Terex team in Watertown, SD.
At Terex we believe in fostering a vibrant and inclusive work culture where every person is empowered to thrive. We're dedicated to driving quality, innovation, embracing diversity, and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. We're committed to excellence in everything we do, and we're seeking talented individuals who share our passion and values to join our team.
Responsibilities
~1 min read- →Ability to handle a paint gun.
- →Ability to spot if gun is not working properly and do the maintenance if needed.
- →Ability to organize and perform the steps needed in sequence.
- →Ability to sand and prep bodies for epoxy prime coat.
- →Thin paints to proper viscosity for ease of application and to attain proper coverage.
- →Adjust sprayer to obtain required finish, coverage and economy; keep spray equipment and booth in a clean, operating and safe condition.
- →Learn how to repair fiberglass, use gel coat, resin, etc.
- →Required to spray finish coat of paint for repair of fiberglass.
- →Must know how to spot and correct all types of related problems such as paint reaction to each other.
- →Be able to move to any area of the shop; to be creative and meet strict deadlines as well as endure long hours.
- →Comply with Terex quality standards through error prevention & by meeting such requirements with zero defects.
- →Operate forklift within Terex forklift policy.
- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs or lift 40 – 100 lbs with assistance of others and lifting equipment provided
- Exposure to paint fumes.
What We Offer
~2 min readTerex Corporation is a global leader in specialized equipment solutions, serving essential sectors such as emergency services, waste and recycling, utilities, and construction. Our diversified portfolio positions us in resilient, high-demand markets with strong long-term growth potential.
We design and manufacture advanced specialty vehicles—including fire, ambulance, and recreational vehicles—alongside waste collection vehicles, materials processing machinery, mobile elevating work platforms, and equipment for the electric utility industry. Through our global dealer, parts and service network and true value-creating digital solutions, we deliver best-in-class lifecycle support, helping customers maximize return on investment.
With a strong manufacturing footprint in the United States and operations across Europe, India, and Asia Pacific, Terex combines global reach with local expertise to capture opportunities worldwide. Our strategy is clear: exceed customer expectations, invest in innovation, leverage our diversified portfolio, and deliver consistent, profitable growth for our shareholders.
For more information, please visit www.terex.com.
We are passionate about producing equipment that helps improve the lives of people around the world and providing our team members with a rewarding career and the opportunity to make an impact. We are committed to recruiting, engaging, developing, and retaining team members at all levels of our global workforce. Our culture is defined by our Terex Way Values – Integrity, Respect, Improvement, Servant Leadership, Courage, and Citizenship. Our values are the driving force behind our commitment to maintain an inclusive, supportive, non-discriminatory, and safe workplace for all team members. To that end, we are committed to actively foster a culture where every team member feels valued, listened to, and appreciated. We are committed to being fair and impartial in our decisions. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. If you are a qualified individual with a disability, including disabled veterans, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting the recruiting department (person or department) at Globaltalentacquisitions@terex.com.
The Company offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and a full range of benefits, including paid vacation, 401(k), medical, dental, and vision.
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About this job
- Posted
- 9 days ago
Listing Details
- Posted
- October 6, 2026
- First seen
- October 8, 2026
- Last seen
- October 15, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 6
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 33%
- Scored at
- October 15, 2026
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