Auto Body Mechanic

State of North Carolina; Nouvelle-Calédonie; Sur place; EUR 34 367 - 47 289; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

NC State Highway Patrol seeks an Auto Body Mechanic to perform comprehensive body repairs on patrol vehicles, including dent removal, hole repair, and mounting hardware for specialized equipment.

Position offers a Monday–Friday schedule with potential on-call after hours. A high school diploma or GED and two years of relevant repair experience are required, with EPA certifications as applicable. Hybrid telework eligibility is noted per policy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus 2 years of repair experience or equivalent.
• EPA Type I/II/III or Universal technician certification may be required.

Responsabilités

• Execute comprehensive body repairs, including dent removal, surface filling, and mounting holes for equipment.
• Restore filing cabinets and out-of-service vehicles including hole repair, light bar removal, dents and repainting.
• Replace glass on active patrol vehicles and address leaks as needed.
• Detail active vehicles with sanding, buffing and decaling.
• Maintain paint shop cleanliness and equipment.

Connaissances

Auto body repair

MIG welding

Troubleshooting

Tool handling

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

EPA certifications (Type I/II/III or Universal)

Outils

Body repair tools

Paint booth equipment

Description du poste

Agency

NC State Highway Patrol

Division

NC State Highway Patrol

Job Classification Title

Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II (S)

Position Number

60086542

Grade

NC08

About Us

The North Carolina State Highway Patrol’s primary mission is to reduce collisions and make the highways of North Carolina as safe as possible. The NCSHP has more than 1,600 troopers who cover nearly 80,000 miles of North Carolina roadways, more than any other state except Texas. In addition to enforcing the state’s traffic laws, state troopers also guide traffic during hurricane evacuations, re-route traffic around hazardous chemical spills, and stand ready should any act of terrorism occur. State Troopers are committed to protecting North Carolina’s motoring public.

Description of Work

The NC State Highway Patrol is recruiting for an Auto Body Mechanic. Are you an experienced mechanic ready for hands-on vehicle repairs? Join our team and play a key role in keeping our operations running smoothly.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

This position is deemed eligible for hybrid telework under SHP’s Telework Policy.

Recruiting Range: $39,244 - $54,000 Salary Grade NC 08

Key Responsibilities

• Execute comprehensive body repairs, including dent removal, surface filling, and the restoration of mounting holes for specialized equipment (e.g., antennas and emergency lighting).
• Restore filing cabinets and out-of-service vehicles to include but not limited to hole repair, light bar removal, dents, decal removal, rubber bumper covers, and repainting.
• Replacement of glass on active patrol vehicles (windshields, damaged glass, water leaks, etc.).
• Completing the detailing of active vehicles including sanding, buffing, and re-decaling.
• Maintain paint shop cleanliness including shop tools and equipment.

Position/Physical Requirements

Monday‑Friday 8:00AM‑5:00PM. This position may require on‑call availability after regular business hours (e.g., nights, weekends).

Required Background Checks

• Criminal Background Investigation
• Drug Screening Test

Minimum Education and Experience

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two (2) years of experience in the area of assignment, or a sufficient year‑for‑year combination of education and experience in the repair work to which assigned; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Necessary special qualifications may require current certification by the EPA as a Type I, II, III or Universal technician as required by 40 CFR part 82, subpart F.

Management Preferences (Optional)

• Ability to perform several widely varying and diverse assignments that require in-depth knowledge of the design of automotive bodies and related parts and of the methods, tools, and equipment used in their repair or replacement.
• Working knowledge of the strength and malleability of metals.
• Working knowledge of the use of a MIG welder in repair or replacement of damaged body panels.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex vehicle repairs using the proper tools, resources, equipment, and training.
• Ability to read and comprehend repair manuals.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.