EQUIPMENT BODY REPAIR SPECIALIST 63171

04/01/92 G

This is the single class in the Equipment Body Repair series for positions that are responsible for vehicle and equipment body repair work. Positions in this class perform the full range of tasks involved in the repair and replacement of damaged vehicle exteriors, interiors, and chassis parts from assessment through final finishing. Assignments include body work, glass work, painting, upholstery, and assembly of mechanical components such as window assemblies and front ends. Vehicles and equipment include automobiles, trucks, and machinery such as firefighting units, graders, front-end loaders, trailers, tractors and small equipment.

Complexity of Work: Performs work of considerable difficulty in the repair of damaged vehicle body components and surfaces, and the installation of replacement parts. Inspects damaged equipment and makes written estimates of parts and labor costs required for repair. Removes damaged parts, orders replacements. Performs welding and soldering; bends parts for alignment; uses acetylene and arc welding equipment for cutting and welding; uses electric and hand sanders; applies cleaning agents; blends and matches paints; uses paint gun and specialized finishing tools and techniques, including filler and fiberglass; installs windshields, windows and window regulators, door locks, center and pilar posts, quarter panels, fenders, and grilles; paints agency markings on new equipment. May operate a wrecker to bring damaged vehicle in for repair.

Supervision Given: Supervision is typically not a factor.

Supervision Received: Receives directions from an Equipment Repair Supervisor or other supervisory or managerial position.

Scope: Performs the full range of body repair work on motor vehicles and equipment.

Impact of Actions: Effective job performance results in enhancing the appearance, operation, and safety of vehicles and equipment.

Personal Contacts: Frequent internal and external contact with parts and supply vendors, and with other state agencies for the purpose of obtaining repair parts and materials.

Knowledge: Considerable knowledge of body shop practices and techniques; welding, surfacing and spraying equipment; and the characteristics of materials used in body work.

Skills: Considerable skill in the use of body shop tools, equipment, and materials.

Abilities: Demonstrated ability to estimate parts and labor costs and to provide written damage estimates, to perform body repairs, and to perform heavy manual labor.

QUALIFICATIONS GUIDE*

Licenses or Certification: May require valid Virginia driver's license or a commercial driver's license.

Education or Training: Graduation from high school or equivalent, and training in body repair work.

Level and Type of Experience: Experience in body repair work; repair, estimating, and refinishing.

An equivalent combination of training and experience indicating possession of the preceding knowledge, skills and abilities may substitute for this education and experience.

This class was developed as a result of the Classification Review/Specification Update Program and replaces Highway Equipment Body Repairman class, effective April 1992.