Heavy Equipment Bodyworker/Painter Series
California State Personnel Board Specification
Series established March 19, 1980
Scope
This series specification describes classes used in body repairing and painting of heavy maintenance, construction, or automotive equipment.
Heavy Equipment Bodyworker/Painter Series Specification - Class Titles and Codes | Schem Code | Class Code | Class |
| QJ74 | 6812 | Heavy Equipment Bodyworker/Painter |
| QJ73 | 6813 | Lead Heavy Equipment Bodyworker/Painter |
Definition of Levels
Heavy Equipment Bodyworker/Painter
This is the entry and journey level in the Heavy Equipment Bodyworker/Painter series. Entry is typically from outside State service. Incumbents straighten or repair bent or broken fenders, damaged bodies, truck cabs, and hoods; build up dents in bodies or fenders with fiberglass/plastic fillers; repair plastic and composite materials; cut and weld heavy steel and sheet metal as required in repair process; remove and replace mechanical components required in conjunction with bodywork; check alignment, straighten and align truck and automobile frame members and supports; replace broken glass; polish windshields and glass; apply vehicle undercoating; prepare repaired portions for painting; mix paints; remove finish from bodies; mask and paint all equipment with spray painting equipment or hand brushes; polish finished coats; properly handle hazardous materials and wastes; keep records and logs on material and equipment usage; and do other related work.
Lead Heavy Equipment Bodyworker/Painter
Under direction, incumbents work with and have charge of the work of a crew of Heavy Equipment Bodyworkers/Painters in body repairing and painting heavy maintenance, construction, or automotive equipment; and do other related work. The class of Lead�Heavy�Equipment Bodyworker/Painter is distinguished from that of Heavy Equipment�Bodyworker/Painter in that the lead position has the additional responsibility for estimating the cost of and for laying out the job and ordering materials and supplies. The incumbent communicates directly with commercial vendors and suppliers; secures commercial repairs as directed by supervisor; compiles records and logs; and assists the shop supervisor in the completion of reports and summaries. In addition, the incumbent has charge of the work of one or more assistants, as required for the job.
Minimum Qualifications
Heavy Equipment Bodyworker/Painter
Possession of a valid driver license of the appropriate class issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles. Applicants who do not possess this license will be admitted to the examination but must secure the license prior to appointment. and Either I Completion of a recognized apprenticeship for Heavy Equipment�Bodyworker/Painter. (Apprentices who are within six months of completing their apprenticeship program may be admitted to the examination, but must present evidence of completion prior to appointment.)
Or II
Experience: Four years of experience as a painter and bodyworker of automotive, heavy maintenance, construction, or other equipment. and
Education: Completion of 576 hours of formalized technical instruction relating to heavy equipment bodywork/painting offered by such established programs as:��Job Corps; Skill Centers; ROP; Trades Schools; Military; and Joint Training Partnership Act (JTPA). (An Associate of Arts Degree or Certificate of Completion in Automotive Mechanics from a California Community College, which must have included at least 12 semester units of instruction in body repairing and painting of heavy maintenance, construction, or automotive equipment may be substituted for the 576 hours of technical instruction.) Students who are within six months of completing their degree will be admitted to the examination, but they must present evidence of completion prior to appointment. (Two additional qualifying years of experience may be substituted for the required education.)
Lead Heavy Equipment Bodyworker/Painter
Possession of a valid driver license of the appropriate class issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles. Applicants who do not possess this license will be admitted to the examination but must secure the license prior to appointment. and Either I Experience: One year of experience performing the duties of a Heavy Equipment Bodyworker/Painter in the California state service.
Or II
Experience: Five years of experience as a painter and bodyworker of automotive, heavy maintenance, construction, or other equipment. and
Education: Completion of 576 hours of formalized technical instruction relating to heavy equipment bodywork/painting offered by such established programs as:��Job Corps; Skill Centers; ROP; Trades Schools; Military; and Joint Training Partnership Act (JTPA). (An Associate of Arts Degree or Certificate of Completion in Automotive Mechanics from a California Community College, which must have included at least 12 semester units of instruction in body repairing and painting of heavy maintenance, construction, or automotive equipment may be substituted for the 576 hours of technical instruction.) Students who are within six months of completing their degree will be admitted to the examination, but they must present evidence of completion prior to appointment. (Two additional qualifying years of experience may be substituted for the required education.)
Knowledge and Abilities
Heavy Equipment Bodyworker/Painter
Knowledge of: Materials, methods, and equipment used in making repairs to damaged heavy equipment, truck bodies and frames, and automobiles; methods, equipment, and material used in arc and oxyacetylene welding; methods and materials used in mixing, thinning, and applying enamels, urethanes, and other coating materials; methods and materials used to do powder coating; methods, materials, and equipment used to repair plastics and composites; proper repairing of crumple zone impacts; methods and materials used in glazing; methods, materials, and equipment used in preparing equipment for refinishing; proper use and care of respiratory protective equipment; proper use, maintenance, repair, and adjustment of tools and equipment; and how and where to find information about current applicable laws and regulations related to safety, hazardous materials and waste, and proper compliance procedures.
Ability to: Read, interpret, and work from plans, drawings, and specifications; make satisfactory welds; straighten and align truck and automobile bodies and frames; match colors; skillfully apply paints to metal surfaces by spray or hand brush; install windshields and glass; keep simple records and logs; follow directions; communicate effectively at a level appropriate to the classification.
Lead Heavy Equipment Bodyworker/Painter
Knowledge of: Estimating, laying out, and ordering materials and equipment used in making repairs to damaged heavy equipment, truck bodies and frames, and automobiles; methods, equipment, and material used in arc and oxyacetylene welding; methods and materials used in mixing, thinning, and applying enamels, urethanes, and other coating materials; methods and materials used to do powder coating; methods, materials, and equipment used to repair plastics and composites; proper repairing of crumple zone impacts; methods and materials used in glazing; methods, materials, and equipment used in preparing equipment for refinishing; proper use and care of respiratory protective equipment; proper use, maintenance, repair, and adjustment of tools and equipment; State purchasing processes; commercial repair procedures; how and where to find information about current applicable laws and regulations related to safety, hazardous materials and waste, and proper compliance procedures; and principles of effective supervision.
Ability to: Estimate cost of jobs and order materials and stock needed; plan and lay out the work; direct and train others in the work; prepare records; analyze situations and adopt an effective course of action; make satisfactory welds; straighten and align truck and automobile bodies and frames; match colors; skillfully apply paints to metal surfaces by spray or hand brush; install windshields and glass; keep simple records and logs; follow directions; communicate with fellow workers as well as vendors and suppliers at a level appropriate to the classification; and communicate effectively at a level appropriate to the classification.
Special Personal Characteristics
All Levels:
Ability and willingness to use respiratory equipment when painting/coating and performing other duties which require respiratory protection for protection of any possible exposure to hazardous chemicals.
Additional Desirable Qualification
All Levels:
Completion of a recognized high school, trade school, or vocational course of automotive painting, refinishing, and/or body repairing.
Class History
Heavy Equipment Bodyworker/Painter Series History - Dates Established, Revised, and Title Changed | Class | Date Established | Date Revised | Title Changed |
| Heavy Equipment Bodyworker/Painter | 03/19/1980 | 01/28/2004 | -- |
| Lead Heavy Equipment Bodyworker/Painter | 03/19/1980 | 01/28/2004 | -- |
