Automotive Body Repairer

Job description

Salary: $41,506.00 - $61,927.00 Annually

Location : Blair County, PA

Job Type: Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

Job Number: N-

Department: Department of Transportation

Division: TR Blair Co

Opening Date: 09/22/2026

Closing Date: 10/1/ :59 PM Eastern

Job Code: 93080

Position Number:

Union: AFSCME

Bargaining Unit: J1

Pay Group: ST04

Bureau / Division Code:

Bureau / Division: PennDOT Maintenance District 9-2, Blair County

Worksite Address: 1598 N. Juniata Street

City: Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code: 16648

Contact Name: Amanda Ehredt

Contact Phone:

Contact Email:

THE POSITION

Become an Automotive Body Repairer with the Department of Transportation and take pride in work that supports communities across the state! Each day brings new challenges that let you grow your skills and learn advanced repair techniques. You will work in a positive environment that values your contributions. Build a meaningful career focused on quality and service!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position focuses on repairing and restoring the body, interior, and glass components of department vehicles and equipment. It plays a key role in maintaining safe and reliable transportation assets. As an Automotive Body Repairer, you will perform the following duties:

Body Repair: Restore damaged or rusted auto equipment

Component Replacement: Replace or repair vehicle parts such as doors, fenders, seats, and flooring

Glass Work: Install new windshield, side, or rear glass

Paint Application: Mix paints, match colors, and apply coatings to equipment

Documentation: Record completed work, serviced equipment, time spent, and parts used

Safety Practices: Maintain a clean work area and follow all safety procedures

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment

Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.

Hours may vary with seasonal requirements.

Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.

Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.

You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: Two years of semiskilled experience in automotive body repair and painting in a commercial operation; or

Completion of a high school vocational-technical program in automotive body repair from an accredited vocational trade school; or

Completion of a post-secondary curriculum in automotive body repair from an accredited technical school.

Special Requirements: All positions require possession of an active motor vehicle license.

Additional Requirements: You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply: Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.

Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans: Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

Compensation & Financial Planning

We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance

We know there's more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*

Values and Culture

We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

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*Eligibility rules apply.

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Special Requirement - Do you possess a valid driver's license which is not under suspension? Yes

No

02

If you answered yes, please provide your driver's license number and expiration date. If you answered no, type N/A in the text box below.

03

Do you possess two or more years of full-time semiskilled experience in automotive body repair and painting in a commercial operation? Yes

No

04

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

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Have you completed a high school vocational-technical program in automotive body repair from an accredited vocational trade school?

If you are claiming credits/training, you must upload a copy of your vocational/trade school/college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If you answer "Yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting and clicking the Evaluation Services link. Yes

No

06

Have you completed a post-secondary curriculum in automotive body repair from an accredited technical school?

If you are claiming credits/training, you must upload a copy of your vocational/trade school/college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If you answer "Yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting and clicking the Evaluation Services link. Yes

No

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harrisburg, PA, 17124, US

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