What are the responsibilities and job description for the Body Technician position at Capital Area Transportation Authority?
Body Technician
Job Summary - Essential Functions:
The Body Repair Technician is responsible for making body repairs, major or minor, on all vehicles, and assist mechanics whenever needed. These essential functions include the following:
- Body panel removal, repair, and replacement
- Glass removal and replacement
- External mirror removal, repair and replacement
- Fiberglass and bondo repairs
- Decal installation and removal (internal and external)
- Seat onsert/cushion installation, repair and replacement (driver and passenger seats)
- Bike rack and mounting bracket removal, repair and replacement
The candidate must provide a complete set of tools to efficiently perform the job described. This includes a complete set of mechanic’s tools (excluding special tools) up through 1¼ inch size wrenches and sockets, including metric tools required to do the job up to 20 mm.
Reports To: Maintenance Supervisor
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license from the State of Michigan and submit a clean five (5) year driving record with application.
- Must possess a Michigan Chauffeur based “BP” temporary instruction CDL permit (T.I.P.) prior to hire date.
- Must possess a valid State of Michigan Group B Commercial Driver License with Passenger and Air Brake Endorsement within 90 days of hire.
- Verifiable prior experience in body repair (light or heavy)
- Must possess a Fork Lift Driving Certificate or obtain within 90 days of employment.
Physical Requirements:
- Lifting and carrying up to 100 lbs
- Constant standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing, balancing, and twisting
- Using hand to operate tools, grasp, push, pull, and steady arms for extended periods
- Precise finger movements for small parts and controls
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This job description is stated in general terms and does not describe all duties
which may be assigned or required.
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First Shift