Serial Fender

[Erwin Beatz]

Undergeneral supervision, performs journey-level skilled work in connection with the maintenance, repair, overhaul, removal, replacement and adjustment of the exterior and interior bodies of a wide variety of equipment including automotive and transit equipment. Performs other related duties as required. This is a journey-level worker position in the Automotive Body and Fender Worker series.

This job code is distinguished from the higher job classification 7322 Automotive Body And Fender Worker Assistant Supervisor in that the latter is the first line supervisor of 7306 Automotive and Body Fender Workers.

1. Fabricates sheet metal parts and fiberglass molds with body and fender tools (i.e.) Oxyacetylene welding torch, MIG equipment, hydraulic shear, sheet metal break and hand tools for the repair and/or replacement of damaged motor vehicle and/transit equipment body panels fenders and radiators; Fabricates and repairs a variety of metal auxiliary equipment on motor vehicles.

3. Operates gas and electric welding equipment in the repair, replacement, and alignment of vehicle bodies, frames, radiators and fiberglass parts on a variety of automotive equipment in compliance with shop manuals specifications using electric and hand power tools. Repairs metal bodies and frames on trolley coaches, which may include street cars and cable cars.

Knowledge of: auto body and fender principles such as fabricating, lining, welding, and straightening methods, practices, procedures and processes used in automobile body and fender repair work; body surfaces and structural members and methods used to replace and straighten body panels, sub-frames and frames; safety and hazardous material procedures, including using respirators, hand tools, materials and gas, electrical and other welding equipment; the understanding and use of Material Safety Data Sheet; auto body and fender related materials, their basic composition, characteristics, and uses; commonly used machine shop metals, and materials such as stainless steel, steel, aluminum, fiberglass, plastic filler, resin, matting, and cloth.

Ability or Skill to: use various tools used in automotive body and fender work including heavy metal equipment, light equipment, air powered tools/equipment, hand tools, and frame straightening equipment in a safe and efficient manner; speak in a clear, concise and organized manner; listen with understanding; fill out forms and daily work orders/sheets; read and comprehend written materials.

These minimum qualifications establish the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license(s) which are required for employment in the classification. Please note, additional qualifications (i.e., special conditions) may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the exam/job announcement.

Note: Some positions require a class B driver license. Employees appointed to these positions will be required to obtain a class B driver license within six (6) months of appointment. Some positions require incumbents to perform frame repair.

Completion of the CA Division of Apprenticeship Standards recognized Automotive Body and Fender apprenticeship program with the City and County of San Francisco as evidenced by issuance of a Certificate of Completion of the Citys apprenticeship program under the appropriate authority will substitute for the six (6) years combined work experience.

Nature of work requires: considerable physical effort and manual dexterity in the use of fingers, limbs and body. May involve possible exposure to dust and chemical fumes that require wearing a respirator. Incumbents may be exposed to hazardous materials. Requires incumbents to work with body and fender tools such as Oxyacetylene/MIG welding equipment. May be required to work different shifts and perform basic computer skills (i.e. data entry, work order completion, etc.).

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

Application engineering is provided by our in-house sales engineers. Providing safety critical rubber fender systems, ShibataFenderTeam has a strong focus on producing all major components in-house ensuring highest quality and reliability.

We are committed to providing support and assistance during commissioning and throughout the service life of the fender system. All ShibataFenderTeam products are designed, manufactured and tested in accordance with PIANC guidelines.

ShibataFenderTeam offers customized fender solutions. Rely on design consulting, detailed engineering, high quality manufacturing, a global after sales support and testing as per industry standards or even beyond.

Our products include semi-truck quarter fenders, single-axle fenders, tandem fenders, and half-tandem fenders, bar and spring-loaded mud flap hangers, conspicuity tape for tractors and trailers, and much more.

We take pride in being the premiere heavy-duty truck parts manufacturer that engineers parts designed to improve your productivity and safety! Betts works with fleets, distributors, and dealers around North America to deliver parts that keep trucks compliant and safely on the road.

With a track record spanning over 150 years, we are committed to providing the ultimate in customer service. We provide industry-leading warranties on all our products and offer extended customer service hours for superior support.

All our mud flap hangers are 100% made in our USA facility using the strictest standards for quality management. From basic mud flap hangers to maintenance-free mud flap retention systems and conspicuity tape, we offer solutions to meet all your trucking needs.

BettsHD also provides fender installation kits, mounting bracket kits, and replacement parts for our fenders. We can also create custom Total Installation Kits by request, which provide all the parts you need for a total fender installation.

BettsHD also provide custom manufacturing solutions for the transportation industry and offer several turnkey services, including parts design consultation, custom design, rapid prototyping, and finite element analysis.

BettsHD products are sold through a nationwide network of trusted dealers. Find a dealer in your area or get answers about any of our top-quality truck and trailer products. Please use this form for custom manufacturing inquiries.

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