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Automotive Body Repairer I

Employer
Fairfax County Government
Location
Lorton, Virginia
Salary
$43,461.81 - $72,436.42 Annually
Closing date
Jan 15, 2022

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Performs various skilled tasks in repairing and painting damaged bodies on a variety of motor vehicles, including school buses, dump trucks, fire apparatuses and equipment. Specific duties include:
  • Straightens, repairs or replaces damaged vehicle sections.
  • Operates power drills, grinders, air cutters, welding and cutting torches, paint spray guns, sanders and a variety of hand tools.
  • Sands, primes and paints a finished body or a complete vehicle and equipment.
  • Installs reflectors and mirrors; adjusts doors, hoods, trunks and seat tracks.
  • Prepares estimates for repair of damaged vehicles to include cost of parts and labor.

Schedule: The work hours for this position will be day shift (5:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.); position is located at the department's Newington Facility. Work is performed under limited supervision.

To learn more about a career with Fairfax County Department of Vehicle Services, watch our video "This is The Department of Vehicle Services" .

Illustrative Duties

Straightens, repairs or replaces damaged vehicle sections; operates power drills, grinders, air cutters, welding and cutting torches, paint spray guns, sanders and a variety of hand tools; sands, makes, primes and paints finished body work, or complete vehicle; installs reflectors and mirrors; adjusts doors, hoods, trunks, seat and seat tracks; makes estimates of damage; moves vehicles on shop grounds; road tests repaired vehicles.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

  • Knowledge of the methods, tools and equipment used in the repair and painting of damaged motor vehicles;
  • Ability to use a wide variety of tools in the repair and painting of damaged motor vehicles;
  • Ability to keep simple records;
  • Ability to follow written and oral instructions.


Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to completion of the tenth grade and three years of experience in the body repair and painting of damaged motor vehicles. Related automotive body repair education or trade training above the high school level may be substituted for experience on an hour for hour basis.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
  • Valid driver's license.
  • A valid Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) or a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class B is required within 30 days of an offer. Applicants hired with a CDL Permit must obtain a CDL B within eleven months of hire date.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Three years or more of experience in the body repair and painting of damaged motor vehicles.
  • Possess current Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification(s) or completion of the I-CAR Professional Development Program (PDP) for Collision Repair Professionals.
  • Ability to maintain effective public and employee relationships.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Possession of a set of personal hand tools commonly used in the repair section to which appointment is made.
  • The appointee to the position will be required to complete a criminal background check, a driving record check, a commercial driver license screening and a pre-employment physical examination to the satisfaction of the employer.
  • This position is considered essential personnel and will be required to report to work during times designated countywide as approved for unscheduled leave regardless of the emergency situation (i.e., weather, transportation, other disaster).
  • All newly hired employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (two weeks after the last required dose) as a condition of employment or obtain approval of a medical or religious exemption prior to their start date. Proof of an exemption or vaccination status will be required during the pre-employment onboarding process. New employees who obtain an exemption from the vaccine mandate for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs will still be subject to the weekly testing requirement. Vaccinated employees and employees with a medical or religious exemption will complete the attestation online on their first day of employment or shortly thereafter.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds on an average of once daily; stoop, bend, twist, and reach many times daily; use ladders extensively; use creeper (or get on hands and knees) several times daily; use hands or other means to do input into computer. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:

Panel interview.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. EEO/AA/TTY.

Company

Fairfax County, Virginia is a diverse and thriving urban county. As the most populous jurisdiction in both Virginia and the Washington metropolitan area, the County's population exceeds that of seven states. The median household income of Fairfax County is one of the highest in the nation and over half of its adult residents have four-year college degrees or more educational attainment. Fairfax County also is home to an extensive commercial office market and is a major employment center.

Fairfax County Government is a great place to work, with a variety of jobs in different fields, great benefits, and an enjoyable working environment. We serve nearly one million residents in one of the largest counties in the country. Our talented employees have established Fairfax County as a leader in nearly every facet of public service and have won national recognition as innovators in local government.The size of Fairfax County government and the diversity of services it provides to citizens allows opportunities for personal growth and development, without ever having to change employers. In addition to pay, Fairfax County Government provides an employee benefits package worth approximately 25% of your salary in additional compensation. This package of benefits consists of programs designed to protect you and your family during your employment with the county and into your retirement years.


BENEFITS INCLUDE:
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Group Term Life Insurance
Contributory Retirement Plan
Deferred Compensation
Flexible Spending Account Programs
Long Term Disability Insurance
Long Term Care Plan
Tuition Assistance Program
Employees' Child Care Center
Virginia College Savings Plans

Fairfax County's Application Process: Fairfax County uses an online application process called NEOGOV at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobsfor nearly all positions.

Applicants who need assistance with the online application process are welcome to come to the Application Center at Fairfax County's HR Central where staff will be happy to work with you to establish an account and get your resume into the system. HR Central is located in the Government Center at 12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite 270, Fairfax, VA, and is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Or call 703-222-5872 for more information.

For more information on applying, please click here - https://www.governmentjobs.com/home/applicationguide.

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12000 Government Center Parkway
Suite 270
Fairfax
VA
22035-0034
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