Auto Body Technician

Description

Job Summary

As a Body Shop Journeyist your main responsibilities will be making complex repairs on all UTA vehicles, including, but not limited to body and paint work, fabrication, and training other employees with new skills.

*You can enjoy a $2,000 Hiring Incentive

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION/TRAINING

• Diploma or certificate from a two-year technical school in mechanical trades or one and a half years of related trade school experience or equivalent apprenticeship program training I-car or ASE accepted
• Able to acquire welding certificate including mig, aluminum, and stainless welding
• Able to acquire forklift sit-down counter balance certification (UTA provided)
• Able to acquire crane certification (UTA provided)
• Knowledgeable in fiber glass and composite repairs
• Have required tools
• Able to acquire and maintain DOT physical card
• Able to perform physical requirements of the job to include walking long distances in a quick manner on uneven surfaces, lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs regularly and over 51 lbs occasionally on uneven surfaces, prolonged periods of standing, crawl and lay on uneven surfaces, able to work in tight and awkward positions, work outside in all weather conditions, able to safely work at heights above 16 feet, and constantly aware of surroundings
• Able to acquire and maintain Roadway Worker Protection Certification
• Able to acquire and maintain Blue Flag Worker Protection Certification
• Able to acquire and maintain UTA Wayside Power Certification
• Make complex repairs on all UTA vehicles using various mechanic's tools
• Rebuilds and fabricates components with little or no supervision
• Teaches and/or assists employees of lesser skills in developing their skills and high standards of competence
• Have a valid Utah Drivers License
• Be a safe driver with no more than 4 moving violations in the past 3 years
• Cannot have more than 1 violation of driving under the influence of alcohol, any drug, or the combined influence of any alcohol or any drug within the last 10 years

EXPERIENCE

• Three years previous work experience in the body industry or related trade school experience or equivalent apprenticeship program training
• Experience in applying vinyl, striping and graphics
• Experience and certification in automotive and industrial painting
• One year welding experience, must have welding/plasma cutting experience
• One year Fabrication experience

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

• Able to pass the Class A Body Shop exam
• Extensive design and fabrication, body work, and paint skills
• Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics
• Understanding of electrical and pneumatic schematics for multimodal transit vehicle systems
• Knowledge of CNC machine equipment preferred
• Able to complete estimates and accident repair estimates

ABILITIES

• Safety conscious at all times
• Work closely with others in a team environment
• Able to perform all aspects of safe and proper painting procedures
• Able to work unsupervised

This job requires regular and predictable attendance

• Health, dental, vision, life/AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance (eligible after 30 days of employment), with Flexible Spending and Dependent Care accounts.
• Health and Wellness Clinics for on-site medical care at no cost to employees, spouses, and dependent children.
• 13 days of paid time off (9 personal days and 5 vacation days). Increase in paid time off with tenure at UTA.
• 10 paid holidays and two paid (2) floating holidays per year.
• Retirement options - Pension Plan with 5-year vesting schedule and 457 Contribution Plan, available for immediate contributions and company matching.
• Generous tuition reimbursement for higher education, available for both bachelors and masters degree.
• Apprenticeship programs available as well as other training, development, and career advancement opportunities.
• Paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and child placement (after 12 months of employment).
• Free transit passes for employee, spouse, and dependent children.
• Employee assistance program includes counseling, legal services, financial planning, etc.
• UTA Well a comprehensive wellness program designed to support employees and dependents in their health and wellness goals.
• Free on-site fitness facilities and discounted membership to VASA Fitness.

Shift: 6:00 am to 4:30 pm with Friday/Saturday/Sunday off *
* Shift & Days Off Subject to Change

To be considered; apply before: August 19, 2026 by 5:59pm

Utah Transit Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer of all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, covered veterans, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants needing an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act for any part of the application process should contact UTA Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io. A minimum of two work days' notice prior to the need for the accommodation is required.

Utah Transit Authority is a drug-free workplace, subject to federal drug and alcohol testing regulations under 49 CFR Part 40, 655, and 219. All offers for employment are contingent upon a successful pre-employment drug test. If a pre-employment test returns a non-negative result, an application for employment may be rejected. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident testing for drug and alcohol use. All safety sensitive employees are subject to random testing for drug and alcohol use.

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