Job Description

Posting closes on 6/10/2025

Under the supervision of the Shop Supervisor, this position is responsible for making vehicle body repairs to support the equipment maintenance activities of the Divisions and Districts.

Examples of Work

The following examples are intended only as illustrations of various types of work performed. No attempt is made to be exhaustive. Related, similar, or other logical duties are performed as assigned. The Department may require employees to perform functions beyond those contained in job descriptions. The Department may modify job descriptions based on Department needs. The Arkansas Department of Transportation is an "at will" employer.

• Repair or replace vehicle body parts.
• Paint vehicles and equipment.
• Drive wrecker.

Minimum Requirements

Demonstrated ability to repair and paint vehicles and equipment. Two years experience in body repair and painting preferred. Familiarity with the use of body tools, and skill and knowledge, including welding. Ability to read and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public, to understand highway traffic signs and signals in the English language, and to respond to official inquiries, and to make entries on reports and records. Valid driver's license required. Applicants for this position must obtain a Class A commercial driver's license (CDL) with tanker ("N") endorsement within 180 calendar days of hire. Successful applicants must meet the physical and mental requirements for a CDL. A pre-employment drug/alcohol test will be conducted after a contingent offer of employment or transfer has been made, and prior to the candidate performing any work for the Department in that capacity. Internal applicants who are already in a safety-sensitive position will not be subject to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing; however, offers to internal applicants who are not in a safety-sensitive position will be contingent upon pre-employment drug/alcohol testing. Subject to additional drug/alcohol testing according to the provisions of the ArDOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Program.

This position does not require theoretical and practical application of highly specialized knowledge or a bachelor's degree or higher in the field; thus, this position is not eligible for H-1B visa sponsorship.

Equal Opportunity Employer


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