Auto Body Technician
Reports To: Director of Maintenance
Department: Maintenance
Status: Non Exempt
1. Job Purpose/Objective
The position is responsible for repairing and painting vehicles due to body damage on all company vehicles.
2. Essential Job Functions
Incumbent may perform any or all of the following:
- Perform all mechanical operations including bending, pulling, pushing, shaping,
and straightening required to repair vehicles.
- Perform all collision repairs and all painting to school systems buses, trucks and car
- Perform chassis and body repairs including corrosion control.
- Perform sheet metal and steel fabrication.
- Perform all types of welding.
- Assist and instruct colleagues as needed.
- Verify that repairs are completed and meet federal and state motor vehicle standards.
- Perform related work as required.
- Thorough knowledge of the methods, tools and equipment used in the repair of buses,
- automotive passenger cars, trucks, construction and maintenance equipment; thorough
- knowledge of and skill in the use and operation of shop tools and machinery; ability to detect
- by inspection any worn or broken automotive parts; ability to adapt available tools and repair
- Parts to specific repair problems; ability to interpret and work from sketches, diagrams installation and repair charts; ability to follow oral and written instructions accurately; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates.
3. Working Conditions/Job Environment
- Medium to heavy work: Exerting up to 70 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects
- Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time
- Must have good manual dexterity which involves frequent bending, stooping, overhead reaching, kneeling, squatting and other physical demands
- Must be able to work in a repair shop environment where loud noises, exhaust fumes and chemicals are commonly present
- Must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly
- Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and make fine discriminations in sound
- The worker is required to have visual acuity to perform an activity such as: operating machines such as lathes, drill presses, power saws and mills where the seeing job is at or within arm’s reach; performing mechanical or skilled trade’s tasks of a non-repetitive nature such as mechanics, etc.
- The worker is subject to hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals
- The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions: One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin: Fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases or poor ventilation
- The worker is subject to oils: There is air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids
- Some remote work may be necessary
4. Essential Skills (Minimum qualifications individual must possess when entering position) – i.e. skillsets, education, certifications, etc.
- High School diploma or GED equivalent
- Must have minimum Type 3 Driver’s License with a current valid Hawaii Driver History Record
- Five years of related experience and/or training (technical / trade school preferred); or equivalent combination of educations and experience
- Able to speak, read, write English
- Operational knowledge of basic hand tools preferred
- Operational knowledge of basic shop equipment (e.g. vise, press, floor jacks, etc.) preferred
- Must be able to work flexible days / hours – weekends, nights, holidays
- Able to effectively present information in one-on-one situations / groups with clients and other employees
- Able to apply logic to carry out instructions
- Able to calculate basic math
- Recognizes problems and responds, systematically gathers information, sorts through complex issues, seeks input from others, addresses root cause of issues, makes timely decisions, can make difficult decisions, uses consensus when possible, communicates decisions to others
- Meets commitments, works independently, accepts accountability, handles change, sets personal standards, stays focused under pressure, meets attendance/punctuality requirements
- Understands duties and responsibilities, has necessary job knowledge, has necessary technical skills, understands company mission/values, keeps job knowledge current, is in command of critical issues
- Keeps information organized and accessible, maintains clean/functional work space, works systematically/efficiently, manages time well
- Develops realistic plans, sets goals, aligns plans with company goals, plans for and manages resources, creates contingency plans, coordinates/cooperates with others
- Meets all team deadlines and responsibilities, listens to others and values opinions, helps team leader to meet goals, welcomes newcomers and promotes a team atmosphere
The information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this classification. It is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory, or all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job. Management has the right to add to, revise, or delete information in this description. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
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