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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.
Worksite address
hollidaysburg, PA, 16648, US
Who can apply
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