What are the responsibilities and job description for the Body Shop Mechanic position at GRTC Transit System?
Join a Mission That Moves Richmond
GRTC is uniquely integrated with the community and presents a range of opportunities from launching innovative new service designs and building large capital projects to expanding throughout the region and continuing to grow ridership. Joining GRTC also means moving to a vibrant capital city with a nationally renowned arts and culture scene, delicious food, and enormous potential. Located just ten minutes from downtown, GRTC’s headquarters power 30,000 transit trips a day, with more routes & regional connections in development as well as a second bus rapid transit line that will complement the Pulse, our ITDP Bronze Medal-winning flagship system that serves as the spine of our network.
Position Summary
The Body Shop Mechanic is responsible for maintaining the visual appearance and structural integrity of the agency’s fleet, including support vehicles, paratransit, microtransit, and fixed-route buses. The Body Shop Mechanic performs all body shop repair duties, including panel repair, glass replacement, body preparation, and other fleet body maintenance tasks. The Body Shop Mechanic reports directly to the Body Shop Foreman and supports the Fleet Maintenance Department in maintaining a safe, professional, and visually consistent fleet.
- Assist in repairing metal panels by bumping out dents, filling in with body-filler and grinding smoothly.
- Install new body panels by riveting and/or welding.
- Replace miscellaneous body glass, mirrors and repairing floor covering.
- Assist in the overall body and seat repair, preparation for paint and other duties.
- Perform preventive maintenance inspections on wheelchair lifts and repairs as needed on wheelchair lift systems.
- Perform preventive maintenance inspections on passenger doors, door control systems and repairs as needed on door systems.
- Responsible for maintaining a clean and safe work area.
- Must be able to drive and operate agency vehicles safely.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a maintenance team.
- Attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work standards.
- Ability to safely work on large vehicles such as buses, including climbing and working on ladders, platforms, or elevated surfaces.
*Preference will be given to applicants who currently hold a valid Virginia CDL Class B License with P Endorsement.*
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