What are the responsibilities and job description for the BODY REPAIRER A position at Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CA)?
Basic Function
Under moderate supervision, repairs damage to revenue bus bodies.
- Repairs damaged bodies and body parts of revenue buses using a variety of hand and power tools following blue prints, specifications, diagrams, and repair manuals
- Examines damage to vehicles and estimates cost of repairs
- Straightens 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
- Contributes to ensuring that the EEO policies and programs of Metro are carried out
- Two years of journey-level experience performing repair of heavy vehicle or automotive bodies and related parts and structures AND Completion of a 2 year program from accredited school in auto/truck body repair OR
- Four of 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
Knowledge
- Theories, principles, and practices in the repair of revenue bus bodies, frames, and structural parts
- Operations of various hand and power tools and equipment, including wrenches, cutting torches, welding equipment, hydraulic jacks and sanders
- Power equipment operations and safety
- Shop mathematics
- Vehicle operations and safety
Abilites
- Repair revenue bus bodies, frames and structural parts
- Read, understand, and apply blueprints, diagrams and specifications
- Assess cost of repairs
- Safely operate Metro vehicles
- Safely operate a variety of hand and power tools and equipment
- Communicate effectively with others
- Follow verbal and written instructions
- Lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds
- Travel to offsite locations within a reasonable timeframe
- Read, write, speak, and understand English
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
Salary : $44 - $55