GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF CLASS

The BODY AND FENDER REPAIR WORKER inspects automobile and truck body, fender, frame and glass damage, prepares written estimates, and repairs and paints the damaged parts.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

This is a single classification and not currently part of a series of classes.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Estimate Writing. Typical tasks: inspects damaged vehicle; consults crash manuals; writes on estimate form what must be done, the length of time each repair will require, and the cost of each repair.
2. Sheet Metal Repair. Typical tasks: removes damaged parts by unbolting part from body or by cutting part from body with an air-powered chisel or gas cutting torch; hammers out dents; grinds off old paint; fills dents with body filler; attaches repaired part to auto.
3. Vehicle Painting. Typical tasks: prepares and blends paint tints to create the exact color needed; sands original paint with power sander; applies primer coat with spray gun; resands auto; applies acrylic enamel paint with spray gun.
4. Metal Fabrication and Welding. Typical tasks: designs and constructs various auto body parts and accessories required to repair vehicle, such as rear bumpers for vans and large trucks, and trailer hitches for dump trucks; upon request of mechanics, does welding for mechanic shop.
5. Glass Repair and Replacement. Typical tasks: removes broken and cracked glass; installs new glass; repairs cracked glass.
6. Miscellaneous. Typical tasks: repairs water holes caused by wear and rust, by running water over vehicle to locate leak and applying sealer to stop leak; rebuilds wooden and metal racks on trucks; builds and installs new wood floor in trucks; repairs auto upholstery; cleans body and fender shop, e.g., sweeps floor, picks up tools.

RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHERS

Employees in this class have weekly personal contact with salesmen to order auto body paint and supplies, such as sandpaper and plastic body filler.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Employees in this class receive general supervision from an administrative superior. Work is assigned either orally or in writing and work is reviewed on a daily basis for adherence to schedule, and, upon completion, for conformance to shop and professional standards. Employees in this class use crash manuals as areference in writing repair estimates and conform to shop safety policies while performing work, e.g., wearing certified paint mask when painting and wearing a protective mask when welding.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Positions are found in central and remote locations throughout State government (e.g., general government agencies, human or natural resource agencies, correctional, mental health, or higher education institutions, hospitals, etc.). They require the willingness to work within the environment associated with the position's location. They require the willingness to work in an environment containing dust, grime, odors, fumes and high levels of noise. They require the willingness to work overhead while lying on one's back under vehicles. They require the willingness to be on one's feet for extended periods. They require the willingness to lift heavy objects on a regular basis. They require the willingness to work with and around flammable material.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• one year of journey-level experience in automobile body repair work; OR
• completion of an approved automobile body repair apprenticeship program; OR
• an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Possession of an Oregon Driver's License valid for the class of vehicles used by the employing agency.