Fairfax County, VA
Automotive Body Repairer I
Fairfax County, VA - Fairfax, Virginia, United States, 22035
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Salary :
$49,589.49 - $82,649.01 Annually Location :
Lorton (JN03), VA Job Type:
FT Hourly W BN Job Number:
25-01407 Department:
Vehicle Services Opening Date:
07/26/2025 Closing Date:
8/8/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Pay Grade:
S17 Posting Type:
Open to General Public
Job Announcement
Performs various skilled tasks in repairing and painting damaged bodies on a variety of motor vehicles, including school buses, dump trucks, fire apparatuses and equipment.
Specific duties include:
Straightens, repairs or replaces damaged vehicle sections. Operates power drills, grinders, air cutters, welding and cutting torches, paint spray guns, sanders and a variety of hand tools. Sands, primes and paints a finished body or a complete vehicle and equipment. Installs reflectors and mirrors; adjusts doors, hoods, trunks and seat tracks. Prepares estimates for repair of damaged vehicles to include cost of parts and labor.
Schedule:
The work hours for this position will be day shift (5:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.); position is located at the department's Newington Facility. Work is performed under limited supervision. Flex schedule may be available. On call rotation schedule, and overtime required.
Hourly Rate:
The hourly rate offer will be in the minimum to midpoint range (or $21.7330 to $28.9775) of the advertised compensation rage. Promotional rules apply for current Fairfax County Government and Fairfax County Public Schools employees.
*A $2,500 signing bonus is available to new county employees hired in the Automotive Body Repairer I position. Applicants must possess a valid CDL at time of application submission to be eligible. This bonus program requires a signed payback agreement between the department and employee.
To learn more about a career with Fairfax County Department of Vehicle Services, watch our video Illustrative Duties
Straightens, repairs or replaces damaged vehicle sections; Operates power drills, grinders, aircutters, welding and cutting torches, paint spray guns, sanders and avariety of hand tools; sands, makes, primes and paints finished body work, or complete vehicle; installs reflectors and mirrors; adjusts doors, hoods, trunks, seat and seat tracks; makes estimates of damage; Moves vehicles on shop grounds; Road tests repaired vehicles.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of the methods, tools and equipment used in the repair and painting of damaged motor vehicles; ability to use a wide variety of tools in the repair and painting of damaged motor vehicles; ability to keep simple records; ability to follow written and oral instructions.
Employment Standards
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")
Completion of the tenth grade and three years of experience in the body repair and painting of damaged motor vehicles. Related automotive body repair education or trade training above the high school level may be substituted for experience on an hour for hour basis.
UNDERFILL REQUIREMENTS: This position may be underfilled as an Automotive Body Repairer Aide (Grade S15; $45,255.39 - $75,424.96 Annually).
The employment standards for the Automotive Body Repairer Aide are: Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to completion of the tenth grade with coursework in vehicle collision or mechanical repair. Possession of a set of basic hand tools commonly used in the automotive industry, such as wrenches, pliers, and sockets and ratchets. Personal tools are required upon appointment.
Underfill candidates must be able to meet the minimum qualifications of the Automotive Body Repairer I within two years of the job announcement's closing date by 8/8/2027.
Applicants hired at the Automotive Body Repairer Aide level will be non-competitively promoted to the Automotive Body Repairer I level upon successful completion of an underfill agreement.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
Valid driver's license A valid Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) or Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - Class B with air brakes, P (Passenger) and S (School Bus) endorsements is required within 30 days of an offer. Applicants hired with a CLP must obtain a CDL - Class B within eleven months of hire date. Endorsements are determined by the needs of the business area. Fairfax County requires CDL holders to obtain and keep current a Department of Transportation (DOT) Medical Card.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, driving record check, and pre-employment medical evaluation to the satisfaction of the employer.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Three years or more of experience in the body repair and painting of damaged motor vehicles. Possess current Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification(s) or completion of the I-CAR Professional Development Program (PDP) for Collision Repair Professionals. Ability to maintain effective public and employee relationships. Demonstrated experience working on a variety of vehicles. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to: lift 50 lbs on an average of once daily; stoop, bend, twist, and reach many times daily; use ladders extensively; use creeper or get on hands and knees several times daily (all duties). All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
SELECTION PROCEDURE: Panel interview.
The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 39% of residents speak a language other than English at home and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.
Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY 703-222-7314. EEO/AA/TTY.
#LI-JY1 Merit Positions
Fairfax County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following: Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage Group Term Life Insurance Long Term Disability LiveWell Program Flexible Spending Programs Paid Leave (annual, sick, parental, volunteer activity, and more!) Paid Holidays Contributory Retirement Plan Deferred Compensation Employee Assistance Program Employees' Child Care Center Continuous Learning Opportunities
NOTE: Fairfax County Government is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. For more information about the PSLF program:
For additional details please visit the Non-Merit Positions Non-Merit Benefit Eligible: scheduled to work a minimum 1,040 hours and no more than a maximum of 1,560 hours in a calendar year.
Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage Flexible Spending Program Deferred Compensation
Temporary: scheduled to work a maximum of 900 hours in a calendar year.
No benefits
01
What is the highest level of education that you have completed?
Less than 10th grade 10th grade 11th grade 12th grade High school diploma or GED Some college Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Master's degree Doctorate degree
02
If you answered "Some college" for the highest level of education completed, please indicate the number of quarter or semester hours you have completed towards a degree.
Less than 45 quarter hours 45 to less than 90 quarter hours 90 to less than 135 quarter hours 135 to less than 180 quarter hours 180 or more quarter hours Less than 30 semester hours 30 to less than 60 semester hours 60 to less than 90 semester hours 90 to less than 120 semester hours 120 or more semester hours Not applicable
03
How many years of full-time equivalent related automotive body repair education or trade training (above the high school level) do you possess?
None Less than one year One to less than two years Two to less than three years Three to less than four years Four to less than five years Five or more years
04
If you answered that you possess related automotive body repair education or trade training (above the high school level) in the previous question, please include the educational or vocational institution that provided the training and the name of the specific program. If this question does not apply to you, enter "Not applicable". 05
Have you completed coursework in vehicle collision or mechanical repair?
Yes No
06
Do you currently possess a set of personal hand tools commonly used in the automotive body repair trade?
Yes No
07
Do you currently possess a valid driver's license?
Yes No
08
Are you currently in possession of a commercial driver's license (CDL)? If yes, please check each item that applies to your class and endorsement(s).
Class A Class B (P) with air brakes and Passenger (S) School Bus endorsements I currently do not possess a CDL, but I do possess a Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) I currently do not possess a CDL nor a CLP
09
How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have in the body repair and painting of damaged motor vehicles?
None Less than one year One to less than two years Two to less than three years Three to less than four years Four to less than five years Five or more years
10
Do you currently possess an Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification in Collision Repair/Refinish Tests or have you completed the I-CAR Professional Development Program (PDP) for Collision Repair Professionals?
Yes No
11
The Department of Vehicle Services' (DVS) fleet is composed of various types and sizes of vehicles and equipment. Which type(s) of vehicles do you have experience working on? Check all that apply.
Passenger cars, trucks and vans Police cars Motorcycles School buses Fire trucks Dump trucks Trash trucks Ambulances Tractor trailers Backhoe None of the above
12
Employees in these positions are classified as "essential personnel" for purposes of continuity of operations and are required to report to work during inclement weather or emergency situations. Are you willing and able to report to work during these situations?
Yes No
Required Question
$49,589.49 - $82,649.01 Annually Location :
Lorton (JN03), VA Job Type:
FT Hourly W BN Job Number:
25-01407 Department:
Vehicle Services Opening Date:
07/26/2025 Closing Date:
8/8/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Pay Grade:
S17 Posting Type:
Open to General Public
Job Announcement
Performs various skilled tasks in repairing and painting damaged bodies on a variety of motor vehicles, including school buses, dump trucks, fire apparatuses and equipment.
Specific duties include:
Straightens, repairs or replaces damaged vehicle sections. Operates power drills, grinders, air cutters, welding and cutting torches, paint spray guns, sanders and a variety of hand tools. Sands, primes and paints a finished body or a complete vehicle and equipment. Installs reflectors and mirrors; adjusts doors, hoods, trunks and seat tracks. Prepares estimates for repair of damaged vehicles to include cost of parts and labor.
Schedule:
The work hours for this position will be day shift (5:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.); position is located at the department's Newington Facility. Work is performed under limited supervision. Flex schedule may be available. On call rotation schedule, and overtime required.
Hourly Rate:
The hourly rate offer will be in the minimum to midpoint range (or $21.7330 to $28.9775) of the advertised compensation rage. Promotional rules apply for current Fairfax County Government and Fairfax County Public Schools employees.
*A $2,500 signing bonus is available to new county employees hired in the Automotive Body Repairer I position. Applicants must possess a valid CDL at time of application submission to be eligible. This bonus program requires a signed payback agreement between the department and employee.
To learn more about a career with Fairfax County Department of Vehicle Services, watch our video Illustrative Duties
Straightens, repairs or replaces damaged vehicle sections; Operates power drills, grinders, aircutters, welding and cutting torches, paint spray guns, sanders and avariety of hand tools; sands, makes, primes and paints finished body work, or complete vehicle; installs reflectors and mirrors; adjusts doors, hoods, trunks, seat and seat tracks; makes estimates of damage; Moves vehicles on shop grounds; Road tests repaired vehicles.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of the methods, tools and equipment used in the repair and painting of damaged motor vehicles; ability to use a wide variety of tools in the repair and painting of damaged motor vehicles; ability to keep simple records; ability to follow written and oral instructions.
Employment Standards
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")
Completion of the tenth grade and three years of experience in the body repair and painting of damaged motor vehicles. Related automotive body repair education or trade training above the high school level may be substituted for experience on an hour for hour basis.
UNDERFILL REQUIREMENTS: This position may be underfilled as an Automotive Body Repairer Aide (Grade S15; $45,255.39 - $75,424.96 Annually).
The employment standards for the Automotive Body Repairer Aide are: Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to completion of the tenth grade with coursework in vehicle collision or mechanical repair. Possession of a set of basic hand tools commonly used in the automotive industry, such as wrenches, pliers, and sockets and ratchets. Personal tools are required upon appointment.
Underfill candidates must be able to meet the minimum qualifications of the Automotive Body Repairer I within two years of the job announcement's closing date by 8/8/2027.
Applicants hired at the Automotive Body Repairer Aide level will be non-competitively promoted to the Automotive Body Repairer I level upon successful completion of an underfill agreement.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
Valid driver's license A valid Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) or Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - Class B with air brakes, P (Passenger) and S (School Bus) endorsements is required within 30 days of an offer. Applicants hired with a CLP must obtain a CDL - Class B within eleven months of hire date. Endorsements are determined by the needs of the business area. Fairfax County requires CDL holders to obtain and keep current a Department of Transportation (DOT) Medical Card.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, driving record check, and pre-employment medical evaluation to the satisfaction of the employer.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Three years or more of experience in the body repair and painting of damaged motor vehicles. Possess current Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification(s) or completion of the I-CAR Professional Development Program (PDP) for Collision Repair Professionals. Ability to maintain effective public and employee relationships. Demonstrated experience working on a variety of vehicles. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to: lift 50 lbs on an average of once daily; stoop, bend, twist, and reach many times daily; use ladders extensively; use creeper or get on hands and knees several times daily (all duties). All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
SELECTION PROCEDURE: Panel interview.
The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 39% of residents speak a language other than English at home and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.
Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY 703-222-7314. EEO/AA/TTY.
#LI-JY1 Merit Positions
Fairfax County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following: Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage Group Term Life Insurance Long Term Disability LiveWell Program Flexible Spending Programs Paid Leave (annual, sick, parental, volunteer activity, and more!) Paid Holidays Contributory Retirement Plan Deferred Compensation Employee Assistance Program Employees' Child Care Center Continuous Learning Opportunities
NOTE: Fairfax County Government is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. For more information about the PSLF program:
For additional details please visit the Non-Merit Positions Non-Merit Benefit Eligible: scheduled to work a minimum 1,040 hours and no more than a maximum of 1,560 hours in a calendar year.
Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage Flexible Spending Program Deferred Compensation
Temporary: scheduled to work a maximum of 900 hours in a calendar year.
No benefits
01
What is the highest level of education that you have completed?
Less than 10th grade 10th grade 11th grade 12th grade High school diploma or GED Some college Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Master's degree Doctorate degree
02
If you answered "Some college" for the highest level of education completed, please indicate the number of quarter or semester hours you have completed towards a degree.
Less than 45 quarter hours 45 to less than 90 quarter hours 90 to less than 135 quarter hours 135 to less than 180 quarter hours 180 or more quarter hours Less than 30 semester hours 30 to less than 60 semester hours 60 to less than 90 semester hours 90 to less than 120 semester hours 120 or more semester hours Not applicable
03
How many years of full-time equivalent related automotive body repair education or trade training (above the high school level) do you possess?
None Less than one year One to less than two years Two to less than three years Three to less than four years Four to less than five years Five or more years
04
If you answered that you possess related automotive body repair education or trade training (above the high school level) in the previous question, please include the educational or vocational institution that provided the training and the name of the specific program. If this question does not apply to you, enter "Not applicable". 05
Have you completed coursework in vehicle collision or mechanical repair?
Yes No
06
Do you currently possess a set of personal hand tools commonly used in the automotive body repair trade?
Yes No
07
Do you currently possess a valid driver's license?
Yes No
08
Are you currently in possession of a commercial driver's license (CDL)? If yes, please check each item that applies to your class and endorsement(s).
Class A Class B (P) with air brakes and Passenger (S) School Bus endorsements I currently do not possess a CDL, but I do possess a Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) I currently do not possess a CDL nor a CLP
09
How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have in the body repair and painting of damaged motor vehicles?
None Less than one year One to less than two years Two to less than three years Three to less than four years Four to less than five years Five or more years
10
Do you currently possess an Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification in Collision Repair/Refinish Tests or have you completed the I-CAR Professional Development Program (PDP) for Collision Repair Professionals?
Yes No
11
The Department of Vehicle Services' (DVS) fleet is composed of various types and sizes of vehicles and equipment. Which type(s) of vehicles do you have experience working on? Check all that apply.
Passenger cars, trucks and vans Police cars Motorcycles School buses Fire trucks Dump trucks Trash trucks Ambulances Tractor trailers Backhoe None of the above
12
Employees in these positions are classified as "essential personnel" for purposes of continuity of operations and are required to report to work during inclement weather or emergency situations. Are you willing and able to report to work during these situations?
Yes No
Required Question