Collision Auto Body Technician; Fleet Technician II

COLLISION AUTO BODY TECHNICIAN (Fleet Technician II)

Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.

This recruitment will establish an open eligible list that will be used to fill current and future Fleet Technician II positions. The eligible list established may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications throughout the County of Orange.

This recruitment will be open for a minimum of five (5) business days and will close on Wednesday, September 23 at 11:59 P.M. (PST).

OC Public Works (OCPW) provides services on a regional basis to unincorporated areas, cities, and other County agencies and departments. The primary mission of the department is to protect and enrich the community through the sustainable delivery of projects and services. OC Public Works’ guiding principles are safety, integrity, quality, teamwork, and adaptability. OCPW is a unique County department comprised of ten (10) service areas:
Administrative Services;
Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights & Measures; OC Construction; OC Development Services; OC Environmental Resources; OC Fleet Services; OC Facilities Design & Construction; OC Facilities Maintenance; OC Infrastructure Programs; and OC Operations & Maintenance.

OC Fleet Services is seeking a skilled Collision Auto Body Technician II to perform journeyman-level work in repairing, modifying, and painting automobiles and heavy equipment exteriors and interiors, and to do other work as required.

• Straighten and repair automobile and heavy equipment fenders, body panels, and metal surfaces; remove dents and weld tears in surfaces; fill rough areas, and grind and sand surfaces; repair and fabricate fiberglass and various metal parts and surfaces
• Sand and prime coats exterior and interior automobile and heavy equipment surfaces in preparation for finish painting
• Mix, match, and apply paint with spray gun
• Build, repair, or replace wood side boards and stakes on truck beds
• Disassemble and reassemble specialized equipment such as sirens, lights, mounts, and brackets, and make necessary wiring installations
• Repair and replace door hinges, locks, glass run channels, windows, windshields and various parts
• Repair and replace interior trim and upholstery
• Use various welding methods to modify and repair damaged vehicles and equipment.
• Install basic automotive wiring systems
• Fabricate from sheet metal modification to vehicles and heavy equipment to alter original configurations

The ideal candidate is an auto body professional with extensive experience repairing and restoring automobiles as part of a commercial, industrial or government fleet. Although not required, the certifications and training listed below are highly desirable:

• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certified in Non
  - Structural Repairs (Bodywork) preferred or similar training and experience in non-structural repairs
• ASE Certified in Structural Repairs (Frame Repair) preferred or similar training or experience in structural repairs
• I-CAR Certified in Body/Frame repair preferred or similar training and experience in structural and non-structural repair

In addition, the successful candidate will possess the following core competencies:

• Knowledge of frame repairs and straightening on full frame vehicles and unibody vehicles
• Knowledge of Metal Inert Gas (MIG) welding, Oxy-Acetylene Gas welding, Arc welding, Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding, and spot welding
• Knowledge of suspension components, interior components, and body…