BODY REPAIRER A (NON-REVENUE)

About the role

Metro’s mission is to provide a world-class transportation system that enhances the quality of life for all who live, work, and play within LA County.

Responsibilities

• Repairs damaged bodies and body parts of revenue buses using a variety of hand and power tools following blueprints, specifications, diagrams, and repair manuals
• Examines damage to vehicles and estimates cost of repairs
• Straights body panels, bent frames, supporting structures and other parts damaged in accidents
• Removes damaged parts, including panels, and floors, using wrenches and cutting tools
• Bolts, rivets, and welds replacement parts in position
• Files, grinds, and sands repaired surfaces, including bondo patches
• Removes upholstery, accessories, electrical and hydraulic systems, window and seat assemblies and trim to allow access to damaged body structure
• Adjusts headlights, aligns frames and suspensions after repair of body

Requirements

• Two years of journey-level experience performing repair of heavy vehicle or automotive bodies and related parts and structures
• Completion of a 2 year program from accredited school in auto/truck body repair
• Four years of journey-level experience performing repair of heavy vehicle or automotive bodies and related parts and structures
• Experience repairing buses and related parts and structures desirable
• Valid California Class C driver's license

Essential Knowledge

• Knowledge of theories, principles, and practices in the repair of revenue bus bodies, frames, and structural parts
• Knowledge of operations of various hand and power tools and equipment, including wrenches, cutting torches, welding equipment, hydraulic jacks and sanders
• Knowledge of power equipment operations and safety
• Knowledge of shop mathematics
• Knowledge of vehicle operations and safety

Abilities

• Ability to repair revenue bus bodies, frames and structural parts
• Ability to read, understand, and apply blueprints, diagrams and specifications
• Ability to assess cost of repairs
• Ability to safely operate Metro vehicles
• Ability to safely operate a variety of hand and power tools and equipment
• Ability to communicate effectively with others
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds
• Ability to travel to offsite locations within a reasonable timeframe

Special Conditions

• Must possess required standard tools of the specified trade
• Must comply with all California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal/OSHA) regulations and utilize approved safety equipment and personal protective gear including, but not limited to, respirators, eye and hearing protective devices (HPD), if and when required
• Positions in this classification are considered safety sensitive under Federal Transit Administration (FTA) drug and alcohol regulations

Selection Procedure

Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.

Application Procedure

To apply, visit Metro's website at www.metro.net and complete an online Employment Application. Computers are available to complete online Employment Applications at the following Metro locations:

• METRO Headquarters, Employment Office: One Gateway Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90012
• Metro Talent Hub: 8501 S. Evermont Place, Los Angeles, CA 90044
• East Los Angeles Customer Center: 4501 B Whittier Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90022
• Wilshire/Vermont Customer Center: 3183 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 174, Los Angeles, CA 90010
• Rosa Parks Customer Center: Willowbrook/Rosa Parks Station, 11720 Wilmington Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90059

Telephone: (213) 922-6217 or persons with hearing or speech impairments can use California Relay Service 711 to contact Metro. All completed online Employment Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. Late applications will not be considered.

This job bulletin is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.