Vehicle/Equipment Repair Technician II (Auto Body Mechanic) - Wake County

The Auto Body Mechanic restores damaged and outdated State Highway Patrol vehicles for return to service. This position provides hands-on repair of all damaged Patrol vehicles from body realignment to paint/finish application, which includes replacing broken glass and water-resistant seals on vehicles. The work location is Support Services - X7 Logistics Auto Body Shop in Raleigh, NC (Wake County).

Job duties/responsibilities include the following:

• Repairing vehicles (repairing dents, filling damaged antenna and blue light mounting holes, replacing parts that are damaged beyond repair, etc.).
• Removing and replacing damaged body panels (rocker panel, quarter panel, radiator support, roof, frame, etc.) and realigning these replacement parts to match original alignment characteristics.
• Replacing damaged power accessories (window switches and motors, door locks, remote mirrors, power seats, trunk locks, etc.).
• Repainting vehicles inside and out to return the paint finish to its original appearance.
• Finish detailing (buffing, sanding, re-decaling, etc.).
• Replacing glass (windshields, damaged glass, water leaks, etc.).
• Restoring out-of-service vehicles which have been turned in (i.e. repairing holes following antenna or light bar removal, dents, and tears in rubber bumper covers, removing decals, etc.).
• Restoring older vehicles, filing cabinets, and other equipment that require paint and body restoration.
• Maintaining shop cleanliness and organization of tools and equipment.
• Understanding the strength and malleability of metals.
• Reading and comprehending repair manuals.
• Performing a number of varying and diverse assignments including troubleshooting complex vehicle repairs using the proper tools, resources, equipment, and training.

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits, including paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, retirement, and health insurance. To view an example of total compensation, please click here NC OSHR: Total Compensation Calculator. The typical work schedule is Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM. Job duties for this position require driving a state vehicle. A valid driver’s license must be obtained by date of hire.

About North Carolina State Highway Patrol (NCSHP):
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 they stand ready should any act of terrorism occur. State Troopers are committed to protecting North Carolina's motoring public.

DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. 

The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience (E&E) are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. All work history and education (including accurate dates of employment/attendance) must be documented on the application. Supplemental Questions are also a required part of the application: answers must reference education or work experience listed on the application. A complete, all-inclusive application maximizes an applicant’s potential to qualify for the position, as well as the highest possible salary. Salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. Click here for more information and application resources.

[Resumes may be attached as a supplement to the application but are not a substitution for a complete application.] 

To qualify for this position, applicants must demonstrate ALL of the following KSAs:

• Experience removing, replacing and/or realigning damaged auto body panels (e.g. rocker panel, quarter panel, radiator support, roof and frame).
• Experience with/knowledge of tools and/or equipment used to repair and/or replace automotive bodies and/or parts.
• Experience repainting and/or detailing vehicles post-repair.

Management Preferences (Optional): These skills are not required but managers may choose to interview/select applicants who demonstrate Management Preferences.

• Current NC Inspector's License.
• Current/previous experience with State Highway Patrol body work.
• Experience repairing and/or replacing damaged power accessories (such as window switches and motors, door locks, remote mirrors, power seats and trunk locks).
• Experience repairing and/or replacing vehicle glass.
• Previous automotive dealership 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.

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), we are committed to full inclusion of qualified applicants and will review requests for reasonable accommodation to perform essential job functions during the hiring process or while on the job.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program 

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Transcripts

• Attaching transcripts is optional, however, we recommend applicants attach unofficial transcripts to assist in providing credit for education including in substituting education gained for experience. Additionally, qualifying for some positions may require validating hours of coursework in a specific field of study and transcripts are crucial to awarding credit. Degrees and transcripts must be achieved from an appropriately accredited college or university.   
• Applicants who earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, must attach an unofficial transcript to receive credit for education.
• International degrees and transcripts must be evaluated for accreditation by a recognized evaluation service by the closing date of this posting.  Failure to provide documentation may result in ineligibility. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options to provide credential verification: https://www.naces.org/members.

Military Experience 

• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty that includes Character of Discharge - Member 4 or Service 2 form) to the application.
• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference:
  • A current member of the North Carolina National Guard in good standing must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS).
  • A former member of the North Carolina National Guard who served for at least 6 years and were discharged under honorable conditions, must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.

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