Automotive Body Repairer

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading government department in Pennsylvania as an Automotive Body Repairer. This full-time position in Somerset County involves providing specialized repair services for vehicles and equipment. Showcase your mechanical skills while ensuring the longevity of department vehicles. The role requires expertise in welding, painting, and repair techniques. If you're looking for a rewarding automotive role, this is your chance to elevate your career!

Qualifications

• Two years of semiskilled experience in automotive body repair required.
• Active motor vehicle license and refrigerant recycling certificate needed.

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert repair services for vehicles and equipment.
• Address rust and damage using various techniques.
• Mix paints and apply finishes to equipment.

Skills

Mechanical Skills

Welding

Brazing

Soldering

Epoxy Application

Fiberglass Application

Education

High School Vocational-Technical Program

Post-Secondary Curriculum in Automotive Body Repair

Job description

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THE POSITION

Are you looking for an automotive role that is both challenging and rewarding, where you can showcase your mechanical skills? The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is eager to connect with individuals who excel in providing specialized repair services for vehicles and equipment. Join the vibrant team in Somerset County and seize this exceptional career opportunity to elevate your professional journey!

THE POSITION

Are you looking for an automotive role that is both challenging and rewarding, where you can showcase your mechanical skills? The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is eager to connect with individuals who excel in providing specialized repair services for vehicles and equipment. Join the vibrant team in Somerset County and seize this exceptional career opportunity to elevate your professional journey!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this role, you will deliver expert repair services for vehicles and equipment, ensuring that all department vehicles and maintenance tools are restored and refinished to enhance their longevity. Your duties will involve addressing rust and damage on automotive equipment, employing techniques such as welding, brazing, soldering, and the application of epoxy or fiberglass. Additionally, you will mix paints, operate a spray gun, and apply finishes to the equipment while also maintaining and cleaning the necessary tools.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description .

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Shift hours and days vary due to seasonal requirements, with a 30-minute lunch
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
  
  

Required Experience, Training & Eligibility

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two years of semiskilled experience in automotive body repair and painting in a commercial operation; or
• Completion of a high school vocational-technical program in automotive body repair from an accredited vocational trade school; or
• Completion of a post-secondary curriculum in automotive body repair from an accredited technical school.
  
  

Special Requirements:

• This position requires possession of an active motor vehicle license.
• This position is required to either possess at the time of hire, or obtain within the probationary period, an active CFC-12 Refrigerant Recycling Certificate or a 134A Refrigerant Recycling Certificate.
  
  

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.
  
  

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date . Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
  
  

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S.
• 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at [e-mail] .
  
  

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
  
  

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.



EXAMINATION INFORMATION

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Government Administration

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