What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Worker 3 Auto Body - Upshur County position at West Virginia Transportation Department?

Salary : $1,816.90 - $2,069.70 Biweekly

Location : Buckhannon, WV

Job Type : Full-Time Permanent

Job Number : DOT25EQ030A

Division : West Virginia Department of Transportation

District / Subdivision : Equipment Division

Opening Date : 02 / 19 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 25 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Nature of Work

The Transportation Worker 3 Auto Body Repair, under limited supervision, 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.

The selected applicant will be placed in a U.S. Department of Labor apprenticeship program. Progression through the apprenticeship program is dependent upon hours completed, proficiency in work, training completed, as well as maintaining and / or obtaining a Commercial Drivers License (CDL). However, a Transportation Worker 3 Crew Chief is excluded and the applicant will not be placed within a U.S. Department of Labor apprenticeship program.

In the area of assignment of Auto Body, Bridge Maintenance, a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) will be required within six (6) months of employment.

Pay Grade 12H

Hourly Rate : $22.7113

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

Transportation Worker 3 - Auto Body Repair

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.

Required 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.

Required Education and Experience

REQUIRED TRAINING / EDUCATION : No formal education required.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE : Auto Body Repair : 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) year of the required experience in the specified area of assignment.

Annual Increment Pay

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Family Medical Leave

Leave Donation Program

Military Leave

Employee Education Reimbursement & Leave Program

Flexible Work Schedules

Training Opportunities

Promotion Opportunities

Public Employees' Retirement System :

Employees enrolled in PERS Tier 1 contribute 4.5% of their gross salary. The Employer contributes 9%.

Employees enrolled in PERS Tier 2 contribute 6.0% of their gross salary. The Employer contributes 9%.

Deferred Compensation

Health Insurance Enrollment

Additional Coverage Options including Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts,

Disability Insurance and more.

Life Insurance

Credit Union

Employee Discounts

Salary : $23

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