Autobody Technician

Summary

Conducts removal, replacement, and/or alignment on all body parts and components fastened to NJ Transit Busses.

Roles and Responsibilities

- Ability to perform body work and accident repairs. - Ability to lay out work, fabricate items as needed, and assemble same. - Demonstrate ability with the use of tools - hydraulic pistons, come-a-longs, porta-powers, frame straightening devices, etc. - Must be able to remove, replace and/or align all body parts and components that are fastened on the bus (MCI, Nova, Neoplan, and Nabi Coaches). - Must be able to work in confined areas using respirators and full air supplied self-contained overalls. - Ability to fill and sand body parts and fiberglass. - Must be able to cut and tack weld. - Must be able to fill out forms; be able to read and understand parts manuals required in carrying out duties for this position.

Education, Experience, and Qualifications

- Must be at least 21 years of age - Must have a high school diploma or GED, ASE certification a plus - Possess at least three (3) years of auto body shop experience - Possess a valid NJ License with the ability to obtain a CDL License with passenger endorsement OR possess a valid NY/PA CDL with passenger endorsement - Be able to pass the pre-employment physical and background checks - Have a good driving record with less than five (5) points - Normal working hours are 7:30 am-4:00 pm Monday to Friday (possible overtime)

Benefits

- $6,000 Signing Bonus for CDL A or B License Holders (must have air brake and passenger endorsement)* - $3,000 Signing Bonus for CDL A or B Permit Holders with air brake and passenger endorsement (also CDL A or B licenses holders that have either air brake or passenger endorsement)* - Full benefit package including medical, prescription, dental & vision - Pension plan plus 457 tax-deferred savings plan - Growth Opportunities - Paid time off - Assistance obtaining CDL (for NJ applicants only)

About the Role

At NJ TRANSIT, you will enjoy a competitive salary and excellent benefit package.