Body Collision & Paint Repair Worker/ODOT Mechanic, PN 20060799

Body Collision & Paint Repair Worker/ODOT Mechanic, PN 20060799

What You Will Do:

• Inspecting vehicles: Assessing damage and determining the extent of repairs needed.
• Removing damaged parts: Including bumpers, fenders, hoods, and other restore the vehicle's surface.
• Repairing dent and scratches: Using fillers, hammers, and other tools to restore the vehicle's surface.
• Fitting and welding replacement parts: Using welding equipment to attach and repair damaged areas.
• Smoothing repaired surfaces: Sanding and grinding to prepare the area for painting.
• Painting and refinishing: Applying primer, base coats, and clear coats to achieve a desired finish.
• Aligning frames and structures: Using equipment to restore the vehicle's structural integrity.
• Installing glass and windshields: Replacing or repairing damaged windshields and other glass.
• Perform preventative maintenance and service on cars, trucks, and equipment.
• Perform minor repairs or other related mechanical work.

• Maintain records of repairs & maintenance.

Benefits to you:

• Enjoy an excellent work/life balance.

• Receive paid time off with vacation, sick and personal leave.

• Receive 11 paid holidays per year.

• Receive regular pay increases; 1st increase after 6 months.

• Receive an extensive benefits package; including Medical and FREE Vision, Dental and Basic Life Insurance after completion of eligibility period.

• Experience growth opportunities within organization.

• Participate in employee tuition reimbursement programs

• Receive a pension plan with 14% employer contribution.

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At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

• Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in performing major repairs on damaged automobiles & truck bodies.

Valid Class A CDL without air brake restriction, with tanker endorsement must be obtained during probationary period & maintained thereafter.

The selection process for this position will include a structured interview. Candidate responses to the interview questions will be scored and the selection will be made in accordance with the OCSEA/AFSCME Contract.

This position is overtime eligible based on FLSA Standards.

All bargaining unit new hires must serve a one (1) year probationary period.

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

All final applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment.

This position is also subject to federal testing regulations pursuant to 49 CFR Part 40 (Federal Drug and Alcohol Regulations) and 49 CFR Part 382 (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration) which prohibits the use of marijuana, including medical marijuana. Medical marijuana is prohibited as a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test for final applicants in this position. In accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations 382.703, selected applicants for this position are required to register as a driver in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse at the following link: https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/register

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The State of Ohio is a drug free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.