Transportation Worker 3 Auto Body - Upshur Co.

State of West Virginia; Buckhannon (WV); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 56.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

State of West Virginia is seeking a Transportation Worker 3 Auto Body Repair to perform skilled auto body work on highway equipment in Upshur County. The role includes prepping for painting, painting with spray equipment, welding, and fabricating panels, with opportunities to mentor lower level workers.

Responsibilities include panel replacement, windshields, and glass installations; compliance with safety standards is essential, along with potential travel and a required CDL within six months

Qualifikationen

• No formal education required for the role.
• At least four years of auto body repair experience.
• Substitution allowed for vocational training in lieu of some experience.
• Ability to read blueprints and use basic hand/power tools.
• Valid driver's license; some travel may be required.

Aufgaben

• Prepare auto bodies for painting by cleaning, sanding, and dent repair.
• Perform painting, priming and clear coating using air tools.
• Weld, fiberglass work and fabricate new panels as needed.
• Install windshields and door glass on vehicles and equipment.
• Order parts, complete work orders, and maintain records.

Kenntnisse

Safety practices

Blueprint reading

Mechanical diagnosis

Hand tools operation

Driver's license

Ausbildung

No formal education required

Tools

Air compressors

Paint sprayers

Jobbeschreibung

• Disclaimer-this position will be considered classified-exempt and “at will.” The Transportation Worker 3 Auto Body Repair will report to the Equipment Division in Upshur County. Under limited supervision, this position performs full-performance level skilled work in the auto body repair of all highway equipment. This person will often serve as a working shop leader and will be responsible for mentoring lower level transportation workers. The selected applicant will perform all the preparation for auto body repair including cleaning, sanding, taping, and repairing dents and replacing rusted part of the vehicle bodies in preparation of painting. Painting and repairs, such as priming, painting and clear coating, will be done using air compressors and paint sprayers. Performs welding, fiberglass work, and fabricating new panels; Makes blueprints for metal and glass for installing new parts; Repairs electrical lights, wiring and minor mechanical problems; Orders parts and materials for shop supplies; Completes work orders. Along with the auto-body repair, this incumbent will install windshields and door glass on vehicles and equipment. May be exposed to hazardous working conditions and inclement weather. Performs other related duties as required.

Nature of Work

• Disclaimer-this position will be considered classified-exempt and “at will.” The Transportation Worker 3 Auto Body Repair will report to the Equipment Division in Upshur County. Under limited supervision, this position performs full-performance level skilled work in the auto body repair of all highway equipment. This person will often serve as a working shop leader and will be responsible for mentoring lower level transportation workers. The selected applicant will perform all the preparation for auto body repair including cleaning, sanding, taping, and repairing dents and replacing rusted part of the vehicle bodies in preparation of painting. Painting and repairs, such as priming, painting and clear coating, will be done using air compressors and paint sprayers. Performs welding, fiberglass work, and fabricating new panels; Makes blueprints for metal and glass for installing new parts; Repairs electrical lights, wiring and minor mechanical problems; Orders parts and materials for shop supplies; Completes work orders. Along with the auto-body repair, this incumbent will install windshields and door glass on vehicles and equipment. May be exposed to hazardous working conditions and inclement weather. Performs other related duties as required.

Examples of Work

• Paints vehicles and equipment using air compressors and paint sprayers.
• Cleans, sands, tapes, and repairs dents and replaces rusted parts of vehicle bodies in preparation for painting.
• Installs windshields and door glass on vehicles and equipment.
• Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver’s license is required.
• In the area of assignment of Auto Body, a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) will be required within six(6) months of employment.

Skills and Knowledge

• Knowledge of safety practices used in structural steel construction.
• Knowledge of the procedures, techniques, and equipment used in the area of assignment.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and applicable safety standards and procedures in the area of assignment.
• Knowledge of basic blueprint reading.
• Knowledge of general construction and maintenance practices.
• Knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of gasoline and diesel-powered engines and their components.
• Knowledge of the operation of motor-driven equipment.
• Ability to diagnose mechanical problems and determine appropriate procedures for repairs.
• Ability to safely operate basic hand and power tools.
• Ability to read operation manuals, blueprints, and specifications in the area of assignment.
• Ability to operate motorized equipment in the area of assignment.
• Ability to perform skilled trades work in bridge construction and maintenance.
• Ability to operate and maintain highway equipment and attachments.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to maintain accurate records of daily maintenance activities and of gauges and meters used in heating, ventilation, and cooling systems.
• Ability to climb high steel structures.
• Ability to train and work cooperatively with other skilled and semi-skilled workers.

Minimum Qualifications

• Preference may be given to Candidates with these qualifications**

Training/Education

• No formal education required.

Experience

• Four (4) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience performing auto body repair. Auto Body Repair Experience
• Substitutions: Successful completion of an approved vocational school program may be substituted for two (2) years of the required experience in the specified area of assignment.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT

• Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver’s license is required.

Other Information

• Candidate Contact Name: Lena Shavers
• Phone Number: 304-414-6816
• Email Address: [e-mail]

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