This is skilled supervisory work in the repair and painting of a variety of automotive and mechanical equipment for the county water and sewer utility.

An employee in this class plans, assigns and supervises the work of subordinate skilled and unskilled employees engaged in the repair and painting of bodies and cabs for automotive, truck, construction and related equipment. Emphasis of the work is on providing technical direction to subordinates, planning work methods and procedures for repair and paint jobs, and participating in various painting assignments. Duties are performed with independent judgment regarding technical phases of work, and in assuring that work methods and practices adhere to established standards. Supervision is exercised over a staff of skilled and unskilled employees through periodic inspection of work in progress and upon completion for satisfactory auto body repair and painting, and adherence to job specifications. Supervision is received from a technical or administrative superior who reviews work through personal inspections, conferences and written reports for timely completion of assignments and quality of painting and repair tasks.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

Plans, assigns and supervises the work of skilled and unskilled journeymen engaged in the repair and painting of bodies and cabs for a variety of automotive and mechanical equipment.

Supervises the rebuilding, replacing and repairing of automotive, truck and construction equipment bodies, grills and frames; inspects door panels, quarter panels, fenders and frames for straightening and removal of dents; assists in the welding of breaks and fractures, and soldering of radiator leaks.

Supervises and participates in brush or spray painting of automotive and mechanical equipment; supervises the sanding of rough or rust spots; assists in the cleaning of surfaces with high pressure steam.

Supervises the mixing and matching of paints to conform with existing or specified colors; lays out and explains jobs to be done; recommends working procedures; inspects completed work for satisfactory application of painting skills and adherence to job specifications.

Prepares estimates of costs, time and materials required for proposed jobs; maintains records of labor and materials costs; requisitions equipment, materials and supplies.

Coordinates the pick up and delivery of vehicles with other supervisory personnel.

Determines if wrecked vehicles should be repaired or totaled.

Communicates and enforces established safety practices and procedures.

Makes recommendations regarding hiring, discipline and promotion of subordinates; authorizes leave and overtime; evaluates and rates employee performance.

Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Thorough knowledge of the standard practices, methods, tools and materials used in the repair and painting of automotive and mechanical equipment bodies.

Thorough knowledge of the processes involved in preparing automotive and other equipment for brush and spray painting.

Thorough knowledge of the types, qualities and uses of various paints.

Thorough knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of automotive body repair and painting.

Considerable knowledge of the principles, methods, materials and tools of the automotive mechanic trade.

Considerable knowledge of special techniques employed to produce legible and sharply detailed lettering.

Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.

Ability to supervise subordinates in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale.

Ability to prepare accurate estimates of costs, time and materials required for work assignments.

Ability to mix and match paints to conform with existing or specified colors.

Ability to operate specialized repair and paint equipment to obtain desired results.

Ability to coordinate the pick up and delivery of vehicles with other supervisors.

Skill in the use and operation of spray guns, paint brushes and other tools used in the repair and painting of automotive equipment.

Skill in mixing and matching paints.

Skill in painting.

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