Body Repairs & Painting Trainee

POSITION: BODY REPAIRS & PAINTING TRAINEE
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Body Repairs & Painting Trainee shall perform work typical of that performed by a Body Repairs & Painting Technician for assessing and repairing all body repairs on any MTA vehicle within the fleet. The duties will include working with highly skilled, experienced Body Repairs & Painting Technicians, as appropriate, who will provide instruction and critique of the trainee work. If the trainee successfully completes the training objectives at the end of the two-year training period, they will have the opportunity to become a Class B Body Repairs & Painting Technician.

SUPERVISED BY: MANAGER OF MAINTENANCE

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Train to perform body repairs on any Authority vehicles
• Train to perform complete body repairs of any damaged Authority vehicles including, but not limited to removing and replacing panels and body parts; cutting & welding; preparing surfaces for painting; bump work; frame work; paint vehicles; repair and/or replace damaged windows and seals
• Train to perform electrical repairs, as required, to return vehicle to proper operating status
• Train to perform mechanical repairs, as required, to return vehicle to proper operating status
• Read and understand maintenance manuals, part books and wiring diagrams
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Aptitude to learn the following:
  • The ability to assess and repair body repairs on any Authority vehicle
  • Knowledge of welding practices and techniques
  • Skill in reading and interpreting technical information
  • Skill in making mechanical adjustments and repairs
  • Working knowledge of surface preparations for painting applications
  • The ability to operate power equipment with accuracy
  • The ability to pass background checks for license, criminal and references
  • The ability to pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical and drug screen

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma

• A valid Michigan driver's license and the ability to obtain a Group A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a Passenger endorsement.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the principal responsibilities.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, frequently required to walk and stand.
• Use of hands and arms is necessary to reach or use various tools, controls or objects.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• May also include frequent bending, stooping, squatting, pushing and pulling, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, use of ladders (included wall mounted), stepping in and out of vehicles, twisting, turning, and entry into awkward positions while looking at work being performed by maintenance workers.
• Lifting of up to 75 pounds from the floor to a waist height level. Employees are required to perform job duties in accordance with existing health and safety procedures and policies.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the principal responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the principal responsibilities.

The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud. And may require the usage of respirator.

WAGE:

80% of current contractual wage of Class B Body and Paint Specialist classification per hour, plus all eligible benefits.

APPLICATION SUBMITTAL:

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applications are available on

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