Auto Body Mechanic (#016536) Vehicle Management, Columbia (RICHLAND)

About the role

Under general supervision, perform the techniques and methods used in repairing or replacing component parts of an automobile body, providing auto body repair estimations and visualizing the finished product to acceptable standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform general auto-body repairs.
• Operate the proper tools used in automobile body repairs.
• Possess the knowledge of the basic fundamentals of metallurgy.
• Supervise inmate workers and provide training in the basic fundamentals of metallurgy while ensuring the security of the paint booth and equipment is in accordance with agency policies.
• Provide on-call emergency 24-hour recovery services for all agency vehicles.
• Successfully complete four (4) weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire.

Requirements

• Work experience involving the independent performance of job duties directly related to the area of employment.
• A high school diploma and five (5) years’ experience in auto body repair.
• Must obtain a commercial driver's license (CDL) within six (6) months of employment.
• Must possess a class B CDL with P-Endorsement within 6 months of employment.

Benefits

• Health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; paid vacation and sick leave.
• Work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules.
• Prescription coverage and wellness benefits; dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
• Defined benefit and defined contribution retirement plans; South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program (401(k) and 457 plan options).
• Tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; discounts on purchases, travel and more.