This is skilled work in the repair and painting of damaged automobiles, trucks and other automotive maintenance or construction equipment. Employees in this class are responsible for determining work methods and procedures and for performing skilled paint and body work. Duties may be performed independently on a project basis. Assignments are made orally or in writing and work is reviewed through observation of results obtained, conferences and periodic reports or evaluations. Illustrative tasks Rebuilds, repairs and reconditions automotive and truck bodies, grills and frames.
Removes dents, replaces glass and straightens door panels, quarter panels, fenders and hoods.
Lays out, fabricates and installs sheet metal sections. Welds breaks and fractures and fills holes. Sands rough and rusted spots and masks out areas to remain unpainted. Mixes paints for correct color and brush or spray paints a wide variety of automotive equipment and parts. Applies primers, fillers and paints and rubs or buffs painted areas after drying.