Transportation Worker 3 Auto Body - Upshur Co.
State of West VirginiaTransportation Worker 3 Auto Body - Upshur Co.
Salary
$49,025.60 Annually
Location
Upshur County, WV
Job Type
Full-Time Permanent
Job Number
DOT27EQ004
Department
West Virginia Department of Transportation
Division
Equipment Division
Opening Date
10/22/2026
Closing Date
10/28/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
LOCATION OF VACANCY
UPSHUR
Civil Service Type:
Classified-Exempt - This Position
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is Not Covered Under the DOP Merit System
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• Benefits
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Nature of Work
Disclaimer-this position will be considered classified-exempt and "at will."
The Transportation Worker 3 Auto Body Repair will report to the Equipment Division in Upshur County. Under limited supervision, this position performs full-performance level skilled work in the auto body repair of all highway equipment. This person will often serve as a working shop leader and will be responsible for mentoring lower level transportation workers. The selected applicant will perform all the preparation for auto body repair including cleaning, sanding, taping, and repairing dents and replacing rusted part of the vehicle bodies in preparation of painting. Painting and repairs, such as priming, painting and clear coating, will be done using air compressors and paint sprayers. Performs welding, fiberglass work, and fabricating new panels; Makes blueprints for metal and glass for installing new parts; Repairs electrical lights, wiring and minor mechanical problems; Orders parts and materials for shop supplies; Completes work orders. Along with the auto-body repair, this incumbent will install windshields and door glass on vehicles and equipment. May be exposed to hazardous working conditions and inclement weather. Performs other related duties as required.
The selected applicant will be placed in a U.S. Department of Labor apprenticeship program. Progression through the apprenticeship program is dependent upon hours completed, proficiency in work, training completed, as well as maintaining and/or obtaining a Commercial Drivers License (CDL). However, a Transportation Worker 3 Crew Chief is excluded and the applicant will not be placed within a U.S. Department of Labor apprenticeship program
• The WVDOT is responsible for the planning, construction, maintenance, and regulation of over 35,000miles of state roads. This duty may necessitate employees working irregular hours, shifts, weekends, and more than 40 hours per week, occasionally without prior notice.
• In the area of assignment of Auto Body and Bridge Maintenance, a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) will be required within six (6) months of employment.
• Tier 1 hourly rate: $23.5738
• Not eligible for Tier 4.
Examples of Work
• Paints vehicles and equipment using air compressors and paint sprayers.
• Cleans, sands, tapes, and repairs dents and replaces rusted parts of vehicle bodies in preparation for painting.
• Installs windshields and door glass on vehicles and equipment.
• Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver's license is required.
• In the area of assignment of Auto Body, a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) will be required within six(6) months of employment.
Skills and Knowledge
• Knowledge of safety practices used in structural steel construction.
• Knowledge of the procedures, techniques, and equipment used in the area of assignment.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and applicable safety standards and procedures in the area of assignment.
• Knowledge of basic blueprint reading.
• Knowledge of general construction and maintenance practices.
• Knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of gasoline and diesel-powered engines and their components.
• Knowledge of the operation of motor-driven equipment.
• Ability to diagnose mechanical problems and determine appropriate procedures for repairs.
• Ability to safely operate basic hand and power tools.
• Ability to read operation manuals, blueprints, and specifications in the area of assignm