AUTO BODY WORKER - SPARKS

The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) is recruiting for an Auto Body Worker in Sparks, Nevada. The ideal candidate will have experience straightening and aligning panels and removing dents from vehicles and equipment; removing, replacing, repairing, and rebuilding damaged body components using standard techniques for metal, fiberglass, and plastic; and preparing damaged areas for painting by applying resins, fillers, and primers. The position also involves painting vehicles, equipment, and components using appropriate paints and application methods, as well as removing and replacing components such as glass, door handles, locks, hinges, lights, molding, and similar parts. Additional responsibilities include preparing requisitions for required parts and materials, maintaining related records, and labeling and disposing of paints, resins, solvents, and other materials in accordance with hazardous waste regulations.

Under general supervision, Auto Body Workers perform skilled work in the repair, rebuilding, and refinishing of vehicles and equipment.Completion of a recognized apprenticeship program as an auto body worker which included responsibilities for painting and straightening, repairing, and rebuilding panels, fenders, hoods and doors; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.Straighten panels and remove dents from vehicles/equipment; use industry standard tools and practices such as a stud gun, slide hammer, oxygen/acetylene torches, mig welder and spot welder; straighten panels using a hydraulic porta power jack to push or bend heavy material into place; align panels; use standard hand tools such as a hammer and dolly. 

Remove and replace or repair and rebuild damaged body components using standard methods for metal, fiberglass and plastic; smooth area with sandpaper; and make final preparations for painting by applying resin, fillers and primers. 

Paint vehicles, equipment, and components by prepping for paint; apply paint and primer using the appropriate paints and methods. 

Remove and replace equipment glass, door handles, locks, hinges, lights, molding, and similar components as required. 

Prepare requisitions for parts and materials required to complete job assignments and maintain related records.

Maintain work area in a clean and safe manner; label and dispose of paints, resins, and solvents in accordance with hazardous waste guidelines.

Perform related duties as assigned.Working knowledge of: methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in automotive body repair work and painting; health and safety regulations applicable to auto body work; characteristics and uses of various types of paint. 

Ability to: match and apply paint to vehicles and equipment; write requisition supplies and prepare work orders; read and understand work orders, supply catalogs, and repair manuals; estimate time and materials required for a work order; work independently and follow through on assignments with minimal direction. 

Skill in: safely operating and maintaining equipment and tools used in automotive body work and painting; performing a wide variety of automotive body work including straightening panels and aligning doors, fenders, hoods, and bumpers; rewiring lights; welding.

Recruiter Contact Information: Clark Mandichak - clarkmandichak@admin.nv.gov

Salary : $54,810 - $80,409