Job description
RECRUITMENT IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED OR UNTIL A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED. Recruitment may close at any time.
The Department of Transportation is looking for a highly skilled Body and Fender Repairer Leadworker. If you are experienced in automotive or heavy duty body and fender repair and take pride in high quality craftsmanship, this is your opportunity to be part of a progressive organization. This position is responsible for providing lead direction to subordinates engaged in the body and fender repair and modification of buses, automobiles, trucks, motorcycles and other City-owned vehicles and equipment. Incumbents also perform the more difficult repairs, modifications, and fabrications and must ensure high quality work.
One vacancy exists in the FAX Maintenance Division of the Department of Transportation. Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of three (3) months from the date the eligible list is created, with the option of extending that period at the City's discretion. If the examination process is suspended for this recruitment, the eligible list may be limited to three (3) months.
The Department of Transportation is looking for a highly skilled Body and Fender Repairer Leadworker. If you are experienced in automotive or heavy duty body and fender repair and take pride in high quality craftsmanship, this is your opportunity to be part of a progressive organization. This position is responsible for providing lead direction to subordinates engaged in the body and fender repair and modification of buses, automobiles, trucks, motorcycles and other City-owned vehicles and equipment. Incumbents also perform the more difficult repairs, modifications, and fabrications and must ensure high quality work.
One vacancy exists in the FAX Maintenance Division of the Department of Transportation. Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of three (3) months from the date the eligible list is created, with the option of extending that period at the City's discretion. If the examination process is suspended for this recruitment, the eligible list may be limited to three (3) months.
Pay,Benefits, & Work Schedule
BENEFITS: UNIT 1 International Union of Operating Engineers, Stationary Engineers Local 39)
HEALTH INSURANCE: The City contributes toward monthly premiums for PPO medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT: IRS 125 Plan for health and dependent care expenses.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary 457 plan with Fidelity Investments to increase your retirement savings.
VACATION LEAVE: Accrue 8-14.66 hours per month.
SICK LEAVE: Eight (8) hours per month, available after 90 days.
HOLIDAYS: Ten (10) City-observed annual holidays plus birthday and two (2) personal days.
SHORT TERM DISABILITY: Provided through California SDI program.
BILINGUAL PREMIUM: PAY: $50 per month
HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ARRANGEMENT: To reimburse retirement medical insurance. RETIREMENT: City of Fresno Retirement Systems, one of the best funded public systems in the state. Reciprocity with other public California systems. Vested in Retirement benefits after 5 years of service. City employees do not participate in Social Security.
DROP (Deferred Retirement Option Program): an optional, voluntary program that allows an employee to deposit retirement benefits in a special savings account within the Retirement System while continuing to work for the City of Fresno for up to 10 years. Participation minimum is age 50 and vested. Benefits includes ownership of accumulated funds, compound interest earnings, and alternative distribution options.
Additional information regarding the City of Fresno benefits is available at
https://www.fresno.gov/personnel/human-resources-support/#tab-1
HEALTH INSURANCE: The City contributes toward monthly premiums for PPO medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT: IRS 125 Plan for health and dependent care expenses.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary 457 plan with Fidelity Investments to increase your retirement savings.
VACATION LEAVE: Accrue 8-14.66 hours per month.
SICK LEAVE: Eight (8) hours per month, available after 90 days.
HOLIDAYS: Ten (10) City-observed annual holidays plus birthday and two (2) personal days.
SHORT TERM DISABILITY: Provided through California SDI program.
BILINGUAL PREMIUM: PAY: $50 per month
HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ARRANGEMENT: To reimburse retirement medical insurance. RETIREMENT: City of Fresno Retirement Systems, one of the best funded public systems in the state. Reciprocity with other public California systems. Vested in Retirement benefits after 5 years of service. City employees do not participate in Social Security.
DROP (Deferred Retirement Option Program): an optional, voluntary program that allows an employee to deposit retirement benefits in a special savings account within the Retirement System while continuing to work for the City of Fresno for up to 10 years. Participation minimum is age 50 and vested. Benefits includes ownership of accumulated funds, compound interest earnings, and alternative distribution options.
Additional information regarding the City of Fresno benefits is available at
https://www.fresno.gov/personnel/human-resources-support/#tab-1
The Requirements
Possession of a High School Diploma or equivalent GED completion;
AND
Three (3) years of full time paid experience in automotive or heavy-duty body and fender repair work; AND Possess a valid National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Master Collision Repair Technician Certification or the following four (4) ASE certificates:
Painting & Refinishing (B2)
Non-Structural Analysis & Damage Repair (B3)
Structural Analysis & Damage Repair (B4)
Mechanical & Electrical Components (B5)
AND
Three (3) years of full time paid experience in automotive or heavy-duty body and fender repair work; AND Possess a valid National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Master Collision Repair Technician Certification or the following four (4) ASE certificates:
Painting & Refinishing (B2)
Non-Structural Analysis & Damage Repair (B3)
Structural Analysis & Damage Repair (B4)
Mechanical & Electrical Components (B5)
Additional Requirements
Possess a valid California Driver's License at time of appointment.
Within thirty (30) days of appointment must obtain a valid Commercial Instructional Permit.
Within six (6) months of appointment must obtain and maintain a valid Commercial Class B California Driver's License with required endorsements and without air brake restriction
Within thirty (30) days of appointment must obtain a valid Commercial Instructional Permit.
Within six (6) months of appointment must obtain and maintain a valid Commercial Class B California Driver's License with required endorsements and without air brake restriction
How To Apply
APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE AN ON-LINE APPLICATION. PLEASE VISIT www.fresno.gov/jobs. TO APPLY. For information on how to complete an on-line application, please view "Instruction Guide" on the City's website, Personnel Services Career Opportunities page, or call (559) 621-6950 for assistance. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application.
ALL CORRESPONDENCE regarding this recruitment and exam process will be sent via e-mail. All applicants will acknowledge such understanding when they complete their on-line application. Verify we have your correct e-mail address before you submit your application. It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email frequently to ensure they receive all pertinent communication from the Personnel Services Department on a timely basis. Applicants will receive an automatically generated confirmation e-mail upon a successful application submittal. The e-mail is the only proof of submittal.
It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email account and to ensure it is set up to accept emails from the City of Fresno. Dependent upon your settings, notices from the City of Fresno may be directed to the "junk mail" or "spam" folders. It is the applicant's responsibility to check these folders.
Applications must be submitted by midnight on the filing deadline or they will not be accepted for any reason. FOR THIS RECRUITMENT, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT PERMANENT FRESNO CITY EMPLOYEES APPLY THROUGH PEOPLESOFT SELF SERVICE.
ALL CORRESPONDENCE regarding this recruitment and exam process will be sent via e-mail. All applicants will acknowledge such understanding when they complete their on-line application. Verify we have your correct e-mail address before you submit your application. It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email frequently to ensure they receive all pertinent communication from the Personnel Services Department on a timely basis. Applicants will receive an automatically generated confirmation e-mail upon a successful application submittal. The e-mail is the only proof of submittal.
It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email account and to ensure it is set up to accept emails from the City of Fresno. Dependent upon your settings, notices from the City of Fresno may be directed to the "junk mail" or "spam" folders. It is the applicant's responsibility to check these folders.
Applications must be submitted by midnight on the filing deadline or they will not be accepted for any reason. FOR THIS RECRUITMENT, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT PERMANENT FRESNO CITY EMPLOYEES APPLY THROUGH PEOPLESOFT SELF SERVICE.
Selection Process
The examination process may consist of the following:
Written Examination 100%: A job-related written exam will be administered which may test a candidate's knowledge in the following areas: Arithmetic, welding, knowledge of auto body work, mechanical tool identification, reading comprehension, blueprint or diagram reading/interpretation, leadership and interpersonal skills.
The written examination has been tentatively scheduled for the week of: MARCH 13, 2023.
Written Examination 100%: A job-related written exam will be administered which may test a candidate's knowledge in the following areas: Arithmetic, welding, knowledge of auto body work, mechanical tool identification, reading comprehension, blueprint or diagram reading/interpretation, leadership and interpersonal skills.
The written examination has been tentatively scheduled for the week of: MARCH 13, 2023.
Veteran Preference Regulations
Candidates applying for veteran's preference are required to submit a copy of their DD214 with their application during the specified filing period. Evidence must be presented to indicate that the candidate was discharged honorably from the military service. Veterans, including City employees, must resubmit proof of honorable service for every examination for which veteran's preference credit is requested. Qualified veterans who pass the examination will have five (5) points added to their final score.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Fresno is an
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