Los Angeles Metro
Job Overview
Under moderate supervision, performs all types of body and paint repairs on light rail vehicles.
Base Pay Range $45.86/hr - $57.25/hr (This range is provided by Los Angeles Metro. Actual pay will be based on skills and experience.)
Responsibilities
Repair body and paint damage to the interior and exterior of light rail vehicles
Remove vehicle parts such as headlights to perform repairs on the damaged areas
Use Metal Inert Gas (MIG) and Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding equipment to repair damage
Mix paints, match colors, and paint vehicle surfaces with high volume low pressure (HVLP) spray guns
Respond to emergency body repair and maintenance requirements of rail vehicles
Contribute to ensuring that the EEO policies and programs of Metro are carried out
Qualifications
2 years’ experience in paint and body repair of cars, trucks, or rail vehicles and six months’ welding experience
Success in a full‑time training program from an accredited school in paint and body repair may be substituted for an equivalent amount of actual work experience
Valid California Class C driver’s license
Essential Skills & Knowledge
Knowledge of methods, materials, equipment, and safety procedures used in the repair and painting of rail vehicle bodies
Vehicle operation and safety protocol understanding
Ability to perform repair and painting on a variety of rail vehicle body surfaces
Establish and maintain effective working relationships
Communicate effectively with others and follow verbal and written instructions
Safely operate Metro vehicles and a variety of tools and equipment
Maintain simple written records
Lift and move objects weighing up to 60 pounds
Read, write, speak, and understand English
Tolerate exposure to noise, unpleasant odors, and outdoor work at night and in all types of weather
Special Conditions
Must comply with all California Occupational Safety & Health Act (Cal/OSHA) regulations and use approved safety equipment, including respirators and hearing protective devices (HPD) as required
Must be able to work on any one of three shifts and weekends
May be exposed to weather, chemical, electrical, and physical hazards when performing duties
Positions in this classification are considered safety sensitive under Federal Transit Administration (FTA) drug and alcohol regulations
Metro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, or disability. Metro does not deny participation in the application process to anyone with prior justice system involvement, in line with Fair Chance hiring practices.
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Base Pay Range $45.86/hr - $57.25/hr (This range is provided by Los Angeles Metro. Actual pay will be based on skills and experience.)
Responsibilities
Repair body and paint damage to the interior and exterior of light rail vehicles
Remove vehicle parts such as headlights to perform repairs on the damaged areas
Use Metal Inert Gas (MIG) and Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding equipment to repair damage
Mix paints, match colors, and paint vehicle surfaces with high volume low pressure (HVLP) spray guns
Respond to emergency body repair and maintenance requirements of rail vehicles
Contribute to ensuring that the EEO policies and programs of Metro are carried out
Qualifications
2 years’ experience in paint and body repair of cars, trucks, or rail vehicles and six months’ welding experience
Success in a full‑time training program from an accredited school in paint and body repair may be substituted for an equivalent amount of actual work experience
Valid California Class C driver’s license
Essential Skills & Knowledge
Knowledge of methods, materials, equipment, and safety procedures used in the repair and painting of rail vehicle bodies
Vehicle operation and safety protocol understanding
Ability to perform repair and painting on a variety of rail vehicle body surfaces
Establish and maintain effective working relationships
Communicate effectively with others and follow verbal and written instructions
Safely operate Metro vehicles and a variety of tools and equipment
Maintain simple written records
Lift and move objects weighing up to 60 pounds
Read, write, speak, and understand English
Tolerate exposure to noise, unpleasant odors, and outdoor work at night and in all types of weather
Special Conditions
Must comply with all California Occupational Safety & Health Act (Cal/OSHA) regulations and use approved safety equipment, including respirators and hearing protective devices (HPD) as required
Must be able to work on any one of three shifts and weekends
May be exposed to weather, chemical, electrical, and physical hazards when performing duties
Positions in this classification are considered safety sensitive under Federal Transit Administration (FTA) drug and alcohol regulations
Metro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, or disability. Metro does not deny participation in the application process to anyone with prior justice system involvement, in line with Fair Chance hiring practices.
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