7F15
AUTO BODY REPAIR TECHNICIAN

  This is full performance auto body work repairing and rebuilding damaged City vehicles and equipment. An employee in this class repairs dents and ruptures and aligns, repairs and/or replaces structural or mechanical parts and components damaged in accidents. Using Windows based computer systems with software designed to measure upper and lower body is essential in carrying out and performing duties. Work is performed under the supervision of an automotive group leader and involves physical exertion, contact with brazing and welding materials and exposure to a noisy environment.

• Positions in this class must repair dents in damaged passenger cars, light and heavy trucks and off road construction equipment and align and/or replace structural or mechanical parts damaged in accidents.

  Repairs and/or replaces doors, panels, bumpers, fenders, hoods, including sheet metal, aluminum and fiberglass bodies and other related structures; removes parts from passenger vehicles, trucks and heavy equipment, using wrenches, cutting torch, plasma cutter and pneumatic tools; may determine actual damage and repair work necessary; brazes and welds parts using MIG welder, squeeze type inverted resistance welder, electric, gas and other welding equipment; panel beats parts into normal shape; applies fillers and sealers; featheredges, sands and smooths parts; paints vehicles; mixes paints to ensure proper color and viscosity; reattaches parts onto vehicle by welding, brazing, riveting, bolting, or gluing; fabricates panels and compartments for custom bodies. Aligns and/or replaces structural or mechanical parts damaged in accidents; repairs, aligns and/or replaces damaged frames utilizing frame straightening and repairing equipment as required; removes and replaces radiators, air conditioning condensers and lines, fans, fan clutches, fan belts, oil coolers, lights and wire harnesses, windshields, doors, door windows, door locks, upholstery, steering and suspension components, air bags, front/rear wheel and brake components and heating and cooling accessories; removes and replaces hydraulic components on trucks; insures that these structures are aligned or replaced according to manufacturers' specification; may diagnose electronic components (i.e. electronic A/C/heating & cooling, air bag systems, passenger restraint systems, wiring, etc.) reading and utilizing diagnostics scanner; re assembles parts disengaged prior to the repair.

Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE OF:
• the methods, materials, tools, equipment and practices of the auto body repair trade
• the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the auto body repair trade
• the basic methods, materials, tools and practices of the automotive mechanic trade
• Windows based computer system and measuring software designed to measure automotive upper and lower body.
• metals and metal thickness of materials used by manufacturers (i.e. composites, aluminum, and boron)
• basic methods of mixing paint, hardeners and reducers
SKILL IN:
• the use and care of tools and equipment employed in their auto body repair trade
• the use of electric, or gas or other welding and brazing equipment
• the use of frame straightening and aligning equipment
ABILITY TO:
• align or replace damaged parts according to manufacturers' specification
• use and understand windows based computerized systems
• assess damage while utilizing windows based computer system.
• follow oral and written instructions and/or prepare list of material parts needed for repair
• apply paint properly
• understand the job related occupational hazards and safety precautions of the auto body repair trade
• present ideas effectively, both orally and in writing.

EDUCATION

Equivalent to completion of the twelfth school grade.

AND
EXPERIENCE:

Four years of experience learning the auto body repair trade as a helper or apprentice.

OR


Any equivalent combination of education and experience determined to be acceptable by the Personnel Department.

PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.

Possession of a valid proper class motor vehicle operator's license as issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to appointment and during tenure of appointment as an Auto Body Repair Technician.