Transit Vehicle Body Repair Technician

cityofhamilton; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Hamilton is seeking a Body Repair Technician to repair, overhaul and diagnose Transit Fleet vehicles to OEM standards. You will cut, weld, and replace metal and fiberglass parts, and work with a variety of tools and methods to ensure quality repairs.

Qualifications include a valid Ontario G driver’s license with Z endorsement, 310B licence, and the ability to handle heavy tools. You may be scheduled for weekends and shift work to support a 24/7 service.

Qualifications

• Must obtain and maintain a valid Ontario Driver's Licence, Class "C", with "Z" endorsement.
• Must have and maintain a valid Autobody and Collision Damage Repairer (310B) Ontario Trade Licence.
• Must be physically capable of using heavy tools and equipment.
• Supply and maintain an adequate set of personal hand tools required for the job.
• Able to work with minimum supervision. Be familiar with safe work practices involving equipment, machinery and various chemicals. Knowledge of WHMIS, SDS, MTO and safety standards.
• Ability to demonstrate walking, lifting, climbing, and safe equipment usage in a dynamic industrial work environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform body repair, overhaul, inspect and diagnose Transit Fleet vehicles with high quality to reduce wear/corrosion and service calls.
• File, grind, sand, fill and finish metal and fiberglass.
• Cutting and bending/restoration of metal components; plasma and oxyacetylene use.
• Weld using MIG, TIG, Electric and oxyacetylene, including aluminum.
• Weld breaks in body/frames and fabricate components as required.
• Restore vehicles to OEM standards after accidents or damage.
• Replace glass windows/windshield and framing as required.
• Use various fastening methods (rivets, welding, bonding etc.).
• Repair fibreglass and remove/refurbish/install parts to perform body repairs.
• Assist 310T Technicians and other trades as required by standards.
• Record, review data to provide accurate vehicle repair information.

Skills

G license with Z endorsement

310B licence

Hand tools maintained

WHMIS/SDS knowledge

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

The City of Hamilton is seeking a Body Repair Technician to repair, overhaul and diagnose Transit Fleet vehicles to OEM standards. You will cut, weld, and replace metal and fiberglass parts, and work with a variety of tools and methods to ensure quality repairs.

Qualifications include a valid Ontario G driver’s license with Z endorsement, 310B licence, and the ability to handle heavy tools. You may be scheduled for weekends and shift work to support a 24/7 service.