Automotive Body Repairer

Become an Automotive Body Repairer with the Department of Transportation and take pride in work that supports communities across the state! Each day brings new challenges that let you grow your skills and learn advanced repair techniques. You will work in a positive environment that values your contributions. Build a meaningful career focused on quality and service!

This position focuses on repairing and restoring the body, interior, and glass components of department vehicles and equipment. It plays a key role in maintaining safe and reliable transportation assets. As an Automotive Body Repairer, you will perform the following duties:

• Body Repair: Restore damaged or rusted auto equipment
• Component Replacement: Replace or repair vehicle parts such as doors, fenders, seats, and flooring
• Glass Work: Install new windshield, side, or rear glass
• Paint Application: Mix paints, match colors, and apply coatings to equipment
• Documentation: Record completed work, serviced equipment, time spent, and parts used
• Safety Practices: Maintain a clean work area and follow all safety procedures

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Hours may vary with seasonal requirements.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

• Two years of semiskilled experience in automotive body repair and painting in a commercial operation;
  or
• Completion of a high school vocational-technical program in automotive body repair from an accredited vocational trade school;
  or
• Completion of a post-secondary curriculum in automotive body repair from an accredited technical school.

• All positions require possession of an active motor vehicle license.

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and click on Veterans.

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law.

All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.