Position Title: Body Shop Mechanic
Status: Represented - Transport Workers Union, Local 223
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Department: Maintenance
Wage: $25.56 to $29.57, plus tool allowance
Schedule: 8 hours a day, 5 days a week 8:00 am – 4:30 pm. Shifts are subject to change.
Metro connects people, places, and opportunities through quality transit services. As a Full Time Body Shop Mechanic, you’ll enjoy competitive compensation and a stellar benefits package while making a difference in your community. Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, the Body Shop Mechanic is responsible for body repairs and paint repairs from small to heavy-duty gas, diesel, CNG, and electric transit vehicles.
Body Shop Mechanic Qualifications:
- 2+ years of experience with automotive or truck body repairs and duties or any combination of relevant education and experience
- Must be 21 years of age.
- Must have a high school diploma, GED or equivalent.
- Possess a valid driver’s license and excellent driving record to meet insurance standards.
- Possess or have the ability to complete company provided Class B CDL training in 90 days. Must maintain Class B CDL at all times of employment.
- Must pass Department of Transportation (DOT) physical, back screen, drug screen, and complete a background check.
- Must possess stable and verifiable work history, with exceptional record of attendance and punctuality.
- Ability to weld and straighten body panels (sheet metal, fiberglass, and other types of material)
- Possess necessary tools and ability to use a variety of shop tools and equipment.
- The ability to learn fleet maintenance procedures.
- Possess the necessary basic computer skills.
- Ability to work independently and possess strong attention to detail.
- Effective verbal and listening communication skills.
- Ability to bend, kneel, stoop, and stand for long periods of time on concrete surfaces.
- Must be able to lift 75 lbs.
Body Shop Mechanic Essential Duties:
- Tear down and repair the body of buses and other transit vehicles.
- Paint and refinish buses.
- Weld, fabricate, and straighten body panels (sheet metal, fiberglass, and other types of material)
- Replacement of windshields and other glass
- Help with accident estimates for insurance purposes.
- Ensure fleet vehicles are in safe, working order when placed in service.
- Utilize proficient and effective time management skills in performing assigned tasks.
- Adhere to all safety regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Maintain a safe work environment and clean work area.
- Regular and predictable attendance according to the role’s approved work schedule
- Other related duties as assigned.
Body Shop Mechanic Benefits:
- Low-cost employee contributions for individual and family group health, vision, and dental insurance
- Company paid life insurance.
- Company paid short term and long-term disability insurance.
- Pre-tax payroll deduction for flexible spending account
- Ten paid holidays per year
- Paid vacations.
- Annual uniform allowance
- Pension plan
- 457(b) retirement savings plan
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Complimentary transit pass
ONLY THE BEST QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. NO PHONE CALLS.
"An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer"
Metro considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, age, pregnancy, marital status, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, or any other protected basis prohibited by law.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.56 - $29.57 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Are you able to lift 75 pounds?
- Are you authorized to work in the United States?
- Have you ever worked for Metro Transit before?
- Metro performs several pre-employment screenings such as a background check, physical, drug, and alcohol screenings on perspective employees. Do you authorize Metro Transit to complete these screenings?
- The minimum age to work in this role is 21. Do you qualify?
- I understand that this role requires a variety of different shifts every week including days, evenings, weekends & holidays?
- Do you have any relatives employed by Metro? If so, please provide us with their name and your relationship to that person.
- Describe your driving record over the last 5 years including any accidents and citations.
- Do you currently or have you ever worked for Metro Transit before?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Auto body repair: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
