The City of San Diego

Body and Fender Mechanic positions perform skilled repair work on automotive, construction and industrial equipment; repair and replace body parts; straighten and repair frames; sand, paint, buff and weld; replace windshields and other glass; perform metal fabrication projects, assist Equipment Mechanics; and perform other duties as assigned.. Body and Fender Mechanic employees with valid ASE Certifications for Collision Repair/Refinishing and/or Damage Analysis and Estimating are eligible for additional pay.. Body and Fender Mechanic employees may be required to work nights or unusual shift work for which they may receive 5% additional pay.. Successful completion of a state-accredited four-year Body and Fender Mechanic Apprenticeship Program.. Four years of full-time experience in all phases of work as a journey-level Body and Fender Mechanic such as repairing and replacing body parts; fiberglass work; glass installation; automotive painting preparation and painting; frame alignment and straightening; unitized body alignment and sectional repairs; body parts adjustments; minor mechanical and electrical repairs; and welding and metal fabrication.

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JOB INFORMATION See NOTES below for future wage increases and/or additional compensation opportunities. Body and Fender Mechanic positions perform skilled repair work on automotive, construction and industrial equipment; repair and replace body parts; straighten and repair frames; sand, paint, buff and weld; replace windshields and other glass; perform metal fabrication projects, assist Equipment Mechanics; and perform other duties as assigned. NOTES: <ul><li>Employees in job classifications represented by AFSME Local 127 are scheduled to receive the following general wage increases: </li></ul>4% effective 7/1/24 2% effective 1/1/25 5% effective 7/1/25 <ul><li>Eligible benefitted employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, will be automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS).</li><li>Body and Fender Mechanic employees with valid ASE Certifications for Collision Repair/Refinishing and/or Damage Analysis and Estimating are eligible for additional pay. </li><li>Body and Fender Mechanic employees may be required to work nights or unusual shift work for which they may receive 5% additional pay. </li></ul>Minimum Requirements You must meet the following requirements on the date you apply, unless otherwise indicated. EXPERIENCE: You must meet ONE of the following options: <ul><li>Successful completion of a state-accredited four-year Body and Fender Mechanic Apprenticeship Program.</li><li>Four years of full-time experience in all phases of work as a journey-level Body and Fender Mechanic such as repairing and replacing body parts; fiberglass work; glass installation; automotive painting preparation and painting; frame alignment and straightening; unitized body alignment and sectional repairs; body parts adjustments; minor mechanical and electrical repairs; and welding and metal fabrication. </li></ul>NOTES: <ul><li>Equipment Mechanic experience only is NOT qualifying.</li><li>City of San Diego employees using Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA) experience to qualify must submit written documentation signed by their appointing authority or payroll specialist, detailing the work performed, dates, and total number of qualifying OCA hours. OCA experience without the required documentation will NOT be considered. </li></ul>LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License is required at the time of hire. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (MUST SUBMIT WITH APPLICATION): <ul><li>Proof of apprenticeship completion, if utilized to meet the minimum requirements.</li><li>For City of San Diego employees, proof of Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA), if utilized to meet the minimum requirements. </li></ul>Required documents should be attached electronically to your application. If you are unable to attach at the time of application submittal, you must submit them as soon as possible via fax: (619) 533-3337; or to the Employment Information Center: City of San Diego Personnel Department, 1200 Third Avenue - Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92101. Include your name and the title of the position for which you are applying. SCREENING PROCESS Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental questions will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in this initial screening process, your application will be reviewed for applicable education, experience, and/or training to ensure all minimum requirements have been met. Successful candidates will be placed on a list which will be used to fill position vacancies during the next six months (180 days). For each vacancy, only those candidates with the most appropriate qualifications will be contacted by the hiring department for an interview. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: Employment offers are conditional pending the results of all screening processes applicable to this position, which may include the following: confirmation of citizenship or legal right to work in the United States; completion of a pre-employment medical review and exam (which may include drug and alcohol testing); reference checks; and fingerprinting. Fingerprints will be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice for a conviction record report. Certain positions may require additional screening processes, including a polygraph examination and/or background investigation. All screening processes must be successfully completed before employment begins. A positive test result for alcohol, cannabis/marijuana, illegal drugs, or inadequately explained prescription drugs, or misrepresentation, falsification, or omission of pertinent facts in any step of the screening or selection process, may constitute cause for disqualification or termination of employment. Nothing in this job posting constitutes an express or implied contract for employment with the City of San Diego. Candidates must notify the Personnel Department of any change in their name, mailing address, email address, or phone number, otherwise they may miss employment opportunities. Rev. 11 - February 26, 2024 (Closing Date Extended)

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