Fleet Paint & Body Technician at Hillsborough Transit Authority (HART)

Job Title: Paint & Body B-Technician

Division: Operations

Closing Date: Until Filled

Location: 4305 East 21^st Ave., Tampa, FL

Hourly Pay Rate: $23.40 (per union contract)

POSITION PURPOSE:

Repairs and paints transit vehicle interior and exterior components; repairs structural transit vehicle members.  This is a semi-skilled position.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assist in developing a repair plan and provide repair and cost estimates.
• Repair or assist with the rebuilding, replacing, repairing and/or painting transit vehicle bodies, frames, interiors and structural members.
• Replace or repair damaged body and frame parts, engine parts, HVAC parts, and wiring harnesses.
• Inspect completed work and maintain accurate records of work orders.
• Ensure a smooth and uniform finish, working with precision and attention to detail.
• Senior Technicians are responsible for mentoring junior Paint and Body Shop personnel on proper procedures, structural repair techniques, material safety, painting, and other miscellaneous.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education and Experience:

In addition to a High School Diploma or G.E.D. certificate, the following are required for each level, per Union contract:

B-Technician

• Two (2) years or more of automotive and fender rebuilding and repairing, painting, and welding experience or graduation from an approved training program.
• Transit, truck or automotive body and fender rebuilding; certification preferred.
• Painting, welding, metal and fiberglass fabrication; certification preferred.
• Paint and body tools including spray gun equipment.
• Welding certification up to ½ inch plate; higher certification preferred

A-Technician

• One (1) year as a Paint & Body B-Technician
• Completion of ASE training and testing requirements, including but not limited to the following:
• B-2 Painting and Refinishing
• B-3 Non-Structural Analysis and Damage Repair
• B-4 Structural Analysis and Damage

Sr. Technician

• One (1) year as a Paint & Body A-Technician
• A minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience.
• Certification in welding, including ARC, GAS, MIG, and TIG
• ASE B-5 Mechanical/Electrical Components

Machines, Tools, & Equipment Used:

• Paint and body tools.       
• Computer programs:  Word, Excel, e-mail systems feature, etc.
• Office equipment: printer, calculator, fax, copier, telephone mail systems, etc.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Florida Driver's License; must obtain Florida Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class (B) with “P” (Passenger) endorsement within the first 90 days of employment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Basic methods, materials, tools and equipment used in automotive body work and/or painting of vehicles.
• Working knowledge of occupational hazards, precautions and safety requirements of the associated job duties.
• Care of materials, i.e. decals, metal, glass and wood.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks and prioritize assignments in order to meet established deadlines.
• Ability to learn safe operation of transit vehicles and equipment.
• Ability to interact with a wide variety of personalities.
• Ability to perform tasks requiring physical strength and endurance, when required.
• Ability to work various shifts, hours and days.
• Ability to meet attendance requirements.
• Ability to be an effective team player.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

• Work is performed in a standard office environment.
• Ability to hear, see, speak, and perceive color, depth and texture.
• Subject to standing, walking, bending, reaching, stooping, and lifting of objects up to 25 pounds.
• May be exposed to potentially intimidating and/or unreceptive members of the public; may occasionally be exposed to dangerous machinery, extreme weather conditions, extreme noise and physical harm.