Job Specification
BODY AND FENDER MECHANIC
DEFINITION:
Under supervision, performs tasks involved in maintaining and repairing
the bodies and fenders of trucks, automobiles, and other motorized
equipment; does other related duties.
NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative
purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform
all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties
performed on the job may not be listed.
EXAMPLES OF WORK
Inspects vehicles to determine nature and extent of repairs.
Dismantles damaged parts.
Repairs minor surface dents using a hammer and block.
Rolls and sketches metal to correct major damages.
Straightens bodies and fenders.
Welds and fills rips and tears in bodies and fenders.
Cleans and primes repaired parts.
Reassembles repaired parts.
Mixes, applies, and finishes paint, enamels, and lacquers.
Applies transfer seals and lettering with transfer cement.
Maintains records.
Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic
and/or manual recording and information system used by the
agency, office, or related units.
REQUIREMENTS
TRAINING:
Successful completion of a formal training course in
automotive body repair at an accredited community college
or vocational school.
EXPERIENCE:
Two (2) years of experience in motor vehicle body and fender
repair work.
NOTE: Applicants who do not possess the required year of formal
training may substitute one (1) additional year of experience as
outlined above.
LICENSES AND CERTFICATIONS
Appointees must possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey.
Appointees may be required to obtain a valid Commercial Driver's
License (CDL) and applicable endorsements for the class and type
of vehicle being operated.
NOTE: The responsibility for ensuring that employees possess the
required motor vehicle license, commensurate with the class
and type of vehicle operated, rests with the Appointing Authority.
In accordance with Federal regulation 82:40, appointees
responsible for the repair or servicing of motor vehicle air
conditioners are required to possess and maintain a valid
certification as an Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
Technician, commensurate with the type of equipment
serviced, issued by the Federal Environmental Protection
Agency.
In accordance with N.J.A.C. 13:20-46.8, appointees responsible
for performing the emissions inspections on diesel-powered
vehicles will be required to successfully complete a course of
Instruction on Diesel Emission Inspection provided through the
Appointing Authority. Appointees may be required to successfully
complete re-training.
In accordance with the New Jersey Occupational Safety and
Health Administration regulation 29 CFR 1910.178(l) (1),
appointees responsible for the operation of industrial trucks
(powered forklifts) will be required to obtain and maintain a current
certification as a Powered Industrial Truck Operator issued by
the New Jersey Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
Appointees may be required to successfully complete re-training.
In accordance with N.J.A.C. 13:20-45.16, appointees responsible
for performing emissions repairs to gasoline-fueled vehicles will
be required to successfully complete the Emissions Technical
Educational Program, and maintain a current certification as an
Emissions Repairer Technician.
In accordance with N.J.A.C. 13:20-43.17, appointees responsible
for performing inspections to motor vehicles will be required to
successfully complete the training and maintain a current certification
as a Motor Vehicle Inspector.
Appointees responsible for repairing or servicing motor vehicles
equipped for alternate fuel are required to successfully complete
training and maintain a valid Alternate Fuel Certification.
Appointees who possess an ASE Certification in Alternate Fuel
are considered to have met this requirement.
Appointees responsible for repair and servicing of
suspension/steering systems are require to obtain an
Automobile Service Excellence (ASE) Certification in
Suspension and Steering.
Appointees responsible for repairing and servicing of brakes
are required to possess and maintain a valid Automotive
Service Excellence (ASE) Certification in Brake Repairs.
Appointees may also be required to obtain ASE certifications
in Engine Repair A-1 and Engine Performance A-8.
Affected appointees are required to maintain valid certifications
and successfully complete the re-certification processes within
the timeframes mandated by statute.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of equipment, tools, materials, and methods used
to repair motor vehicle bodies and fenders.
Knowledge of the methods used to dismantle and assemble
automotive bodies.
Knowledge of welding techniques needed to repair auto fenders
and bodies.
Knowledge of methods used to mix and apply paint.
Ability to mix and apply automobile paint.
Ability to inspect damaged vehicles and determine nature of repairs.
Ability to dismantle, repair, and reassemble bodies and fenders.
Ability to maintain equipment, tools, and supplies in an orderly,
and safe condition.
Ability to maintain records of work done, materials used, and
time spent.
Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording
and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in
English sufficiently to perform duties of this position. American
Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable
forms of communication.
Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long
as they can perform essential functions of the job with or without
reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be
made because it would cause the employer undue hardship,
such persons may not be eligible.
This job specification is applicable to the following title code: | | Job
Spec
Code | Variant | State,
Local or
Common | Class of
Service | Work
Week | State
Class
Code | Local
Class
Code | Salary
Range | Note | | 05133 | | L | C | | N/A | 15 | | - |
This job specification is for local government use only.
Salary range is only applicable to state government.
Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.
7/24/2018 |
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