Body Technician III bei North County Transit District, CA
North County Transit District, CA · Oceanside, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
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- Optionales Büro in Oceanside
About the Department
Under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor, the primary responsibilities of the Body Technician III are to inspect, remove, repair, paint, and adjust metal, fiberglass, and glass components on buses, and all other types of NCTD revenue vehicles.
Distinguishing Characteristics
This position is distinguished by its ability to perform skilled journeyman level work using sound cost-effective judgement. This position has a high degree of independence while inspecting and repairing damaged bodies, frames, and structural parts of revenue vehicles. This is a bargained position represented by the Teamsters Local 542 Union. Per the union agreement, the starting salary rate will be $44.30/hour.
Supervision Received and Exercised
This position reports to the Maintenance Supervisor. This position exercises no supervisory authority. This position is expected to participate in the sharing of expert maintenance knowledge.
Working Conditions
This position is required to work under varying climactic conditions including heat and cold due to the open garage doors. Most of the shift is spent standing and completing tasks requiring fine-grained motor skills. The remaining time may be spent bending, stooping, and crouching. Occasionally, you will be required to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds. This position will be required to work various shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Position Duties
Essential Functions
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- 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.
- Conducts self-directed diagnosis, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis. Develop corrective measures based on conclusions of root cause analysis.
- 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, sands, and paints 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
Minimum Qualifications
Experience/Education
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Two (2) years of experience in heavy duty vehicle repair and maintenance.
- Two (2) years of experience performing repair of heavy vehicle or automotive bodies and related parts and structures OR completion of a 2-year program from accredited school in auto/truck body repair.
- Associate degree relevant to work with heavy equipment and/or automotive body work is preferred.
- Four (4) years of experience working with automotive, bus, or heavy-duty mechanics at a transit agency is preferred.
Certificates/Licenses
- Must be able to obtain a Commercial Class B or higher commercial driver's license with passenger and air brakes endorsements within 6 months of employment
- Must be able to obtain and maintain access to Marine Corp Base Camp Pendleton.
- Ability to obtain a forklift certification within 6 months of hiring.
General Requirements
- Knowledge of advanced theories, principles, and practices in the repair of revenue bus bodies, frames, and structural parts
- Repair revenue bus bodies, frames, and structural parts
- Ability to apply automotive paint to body panels, parts, and/ or entire vehicle body
- Read, understand, and apply blueprints, diagrams, and specifications
- Assess cost of repairs
- Safely operate NCTD vehicles and equipment
- Exhibits a friendly, professional, and customer-service oriented demeanor continuously.
- Exceptional relationship-building skills to deal competently with individuals at all levels of responsibility and authority.
- Ability to read, understand, and apply electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic schematics.
- Ability to read, understand, and apply service manuals from a variety of manufacturers including New Flyer, Cummins, Vansco, Ford, Chevrolet, etc.
- Ability to work under pressure, multi-task, and organize workflow to deliver high-quality products within established deadlines.
- Use hand tools, power tools, shop tools, and equipment in a safe and proper manner.
- Collaborative and flexible “can-do” attitude with a willingness to perform even the most basic tasks. Apply personal attention to detail and take pride in “going the extra mile” to achieve success.
- Strong written and oral communication skills, including knowledge of the structure and content of the English language such as the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar. Superior writing and proof-reading skills.
Other Qualifications
Physical Requirements
This position must have the ability to withstand a range of climactic conditions; ability to occasionally lift objects up to 50 pounds; ability to remain standing for a majority of the shift and complete the required movements such as reaching, pushing, bending, stooping, crouching, and repetitive manual tasks necessary to complete repairs.
Machines / Tools / Equipment
- Ability to safely operate various hand and power tools and equipment, including wrenches, cutting torches, welding equipment, hydraulic jacks, and sanders
- Ability to safely operate buses, tow trucks, and other NCTD vehicles
- Ability to operate standard office equipment
- Must have a full set of journey level hand and body shop tools to accomplish assigned work
