Body Repair Technician

Body Repair Technician

Salary: $41.59 - $45.39 Hourly

Location: Lakewood, WA

Job Type: Full-time

Job Number: 2860-24

Department: Maintenance

Opening Date: 03/12/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

Pierce Transit is an independent municipal organization dedicated to fulfilling the mission of improving people's quality of life by providing safe, reliable, innovative and useful transportation services that are locally based and regionally connected.

We are currently recruiting for a seasoned and highly skilled, journey-level Body Repair Technician to join the Fleet Maintenance team at our headquarters in Lakewood, WA.
 
In this role you will perform skilled journey-level work repairing and refinishing bus, van, truck and automobile bodies. You will be responsible for the safe and efficient repair of bus and automotive bodies according to general direction from the Fleet Assistant Manager or a delegate. Instructions may be oral or written, setting forth repairs to be completed. Considerable independent judgment is required as to method of repair and materials used. Work may be reviewed during progress or upon completion by the Fleet Assistant Manager.

Are you curious about our Maintenance group?  You can find more information about our work group here.

If you're not currently living in the Lakewood-area, that's not a problem!  We may be able to help with reimbursing up to $2,500 in moving expenses for those who physically relocate their primary residence to the Pierce/King/Thurston County area (substantiated with receipts).  Washington State was recently recognized as being number 1 in the nation for quality of life; read more about that here. 

BENEFITS:
At Pierce Transit, our employees’ health is important to us too!
That’s why we offer two on-site gyms and an incredible Wellness Program in addition to excellent medical, dental, and vision packages.
 
If your career goals change while you’re employed, we are here to help. Pierce Transit offers $5,000 per year (up to a total of $18,000) in Tuition Assistance after your one-year anniversary. Certifications, and career skills must be connected to a position at Pierce Transit.
 
All of Pierce Transit are required to participate in the Washington State Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS).  Pierce Transit offers two Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) plans to choose from, PERS2 and PERS3, as well as a matching program for 457 deferred compensation.

Pierce Transit provides an ORCA Card benefit for each employee and a family member. This benefit provides free access to service on Pierce Transit, Sound Transit, Community Transit, Everett Transit, King County Metro, Kitsap Transit, Seattle Monorail, Seattle Streetcar, King County Water Taxi and Kitsap Foot Ferry.

Employees are not covered under the Social Security System except for a 1.45% payment for Medicare.

Shift differential:
Employees are eligible for differential pay per the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU), Local #758 Collective Bargaining Agreement.  Employees are eligible for differential pay when working during the following hours:

• 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. - $1.50 per hour (for hourly wages to be $43.09 - $46.89)
• 8:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. - $3.00 per hour (for hourly wages to be $44.59 - $48.39)    

Tool Allowance:  

• Body Repair Technicians are provided with an annual tool allowance of five hundred dollars ($500).

PAID LEAVE:
Full-time Pierce Transit employees are eligible to receive 11 paid holidays, 2 personal paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, 12 vacation days per year, and the ability to earn up to 2 additional personal holidays by participating in a qualifying wellness activity and the annual survey.  Part-time employees, receive pro-rated leave, to include sick leave, vacation, personal holiday and holiday pay.  Vacation leave accrual rates increase per the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Essential Functions

The following functions are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Straightens and/or replaces damaged parts on bus, van, truck, and automobile bodies.
• Rivets, welds and glues replacement panels to buses.
• Fiberglass repair.
• Prepares metal surfaces for painting; mixes and matches urethane and enamels, and does partial/overall painting of buses, vans, trucks and automobiles.
• Welds a variety of metals using gas, electric and MIG/TIG welding equipment.
• Enters work order data on Agency computers.
• Repairs and/or replaces seat frames, floors, and floor coverings.
• Replaces broken glass, windshields, mirrors, and rubber moldings.
• Adjusts and aligns doors of buses, vans, trucks, and automobiles.
• Repairs electronic destination sign mechanisms.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area.
• May be required to make coach changes throughout the Pierce Transit service area.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required: 

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years old;
• Five (5) years of journey-level bus, truck or automotive body repair and painting experience or an equivalent combination of experience and training.

Desired:

• Bus or heavy-duty truck experience; accent on overall painting of enamels and urethane; a current American Welding Society or equivalent certification and a stable work history as a journey-level body repairer with a commercial operation.

Required Knowledge and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• The standard practices, methods, tools and equipment used to repair heavy-duty bus, truck and automotive bodies; mixing, matching and spraying of all types of paint and all low VOC coatings; occupational hazards and safety precautions involved with the trade.

Ability to:

• Design and fabricate parts and tools for replacement of parts that are unavailable from the manufacturer; estimate time and materials required to complete the duties of the job.
• Weld aluminum and sheet metal utilizing oxygen-acetylene, MIG/TIG and electric arc equipment. 
• Ability to utilize woodworking tools for fabrication of coach flooring and cribbing.
• Fiberglass repair
• Structural repair and frame pulls on automobiles and buses.
• Maintain effective working relationships with division and Agency staff; safely perform all duties of the job.
• Work as a team with other employees in a directed work team environment.
• Perform computerized work order methods and procedures.
• Pass a job-related examination.
• Pass federally required drug and alcohol testing mandates.
• Drive all job-related vehicles and maintain a valid WA State driver's license and CDL as required.

Special Requirements:

• Must possess a complete set of body repair tools and a roll-a-way tool box at time of appointment.
• Must possess a valid Washington State Driver's License at the time of hire and obtain a Class B Commercial Driver's License permit (with a third party testing certificate) prior to hire. 
• Must obtain CDL Class B with Passenger endorsement within 90 days of hire.
• Must have the ability to perform the essential functions as described above including the ability to maneuver up to fifty pounds.
• Must be willing and able to work all shifts.

Supplemental Information

Application Instructions
To be considered for this vacancy, you must apply online:

1. The online application must include a chronological work and/or education history covering a ten-year period. 
2. At least 3 professional references, to include a current or recent supervisor, with names, professional titles, and current phone numbers and email addresses.

If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application, please call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or email support@neogov.com.

Representation:
This position is represented by the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU), Local #758. 

Pierce Transit Is An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Pierce Transit has a strong commitment to the community we serve and our employees. As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class.
 
Pierce Transit's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay  and all other forms of compensation, including benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment.

Pierce Transit

3701 96th St. SW

Lakewood, Washington 98499

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