BODY REPAIRER A (NON-REVENUE)

LA Metro; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LA Metro seeks a skilled tradesperson to repair revenue buses, restoring bodies, frames, and structural parts with hand and power tools according to blueprints and manuals.

The role requires journey-level experience in heavy vehicle/body repair or a 2-year accredited program, or four years of experience, plus a valid California Class C license. Prior bus repair experience is desirable; safety-compliant work practices are essential.

Qualifications

• Two years of journey-level experience performing repair of heavy vehicle or automotive bodies and related parts and structures OR Completion of a 2 year program from accredited school in auto/truck body repair
• Four of years of journey-level experience performing repair of heavy vehicle or automotive bodies and related parts and structures
• Experience repairing buses and related parts and structures desirable
• Valid California Class C driver's license

Responsibilities

• Repairs damaged bodies and body parts of revenue buses using hand and power tools following blue prints, specifications, diagrams, and repair manuals
• Examines damage to vehicles and estimates cost of repairs
• Straightens body panels, bent frames, supporting structures and other parts damaged in accidents
• Removes damaged parts, including panels, and floors, using wrenches and cutting tools
• Bolts, rivets, and welds replacement parts in position
• Files, grinds, and sands repaired surfaces, including bondo patches
• Removes upholstery, accessories, electrical and hydraulic systems, window and seat assemblies and trim to access damaged body structure
• Adjusts headlights, aligns frames and suspensions after repair of body
• Contributes to ensuring that the EEO policies and programs of Metro are carried out

Skills

Heavy vehicle repair

Bus body repair

Blueprint interpretation

Tool operation

Safety compliance

Tools

Cal/OSHA safety equipment knowledge

Job description

Basic Function

Under moderate supervision, repairs damage to non-revenue Metro vehicles.

Recruitment Timelines

: Written Exams are projected to be scheduled for the week of September 21 , 2026. Interviews are projected to be scheduled for the week of September 28 , 2026. Performance exams are projected to be scheduled for the week of October 05 , 2026.

These dates are subject to change. We encourage you to monitor your governmentjobs.com profile and emails for the latest updates.

• Repairs damaged bodies and body parts of revenue buses using a variety of hand and power tools following blue prints, specifications, diagrams, and repair manuals
• Examines damage to vehicles and estimates cost of repairs
• Straightens body panels, bent frames, supporting structures and other parts damaged in accidents
• Removes damaged parts, including panels, and floors, using wrenches and cutting tools
• Bolts, rivets, and welds replacement parts in position
• Files, grinds, and sands repaired surfaces, including bondo patches
• Removes upholstery, accessories, electrical and hydraulic systems, window and seat assemblies and trim to allow access to damaged body structure
• Adjusts headlights, aligns frames and suspensions after repair of body
• Contributes to ensuring that the EEO policies and programs of Metro are carried out

• Two years of journey-level experience performing repair of heavy vehicle or automotive bodies and related parts and structures AND Completion of a 2 year program from accredited school in auto/truck body repair OR
• Four of years of journey-level experience performing repair of heavy vehicle or automotive bodies and related parts and structures
• Experience repairing buses and related parts and structures desirable
• Valid California Class C driver's license

Knowledge

• Theories, principles, and practices in the repair of revenue bus bodies, frames, and structural parts
• Operations of various hand and power tools and equipment, including wrenches, cutting torches, welding equipment, hydraulic jacks and sanders
• Power equipment operations and safety
• Shop mathematics
• Vehicle operations and safety

Abilites

• Repair revenue bus bodies, frames and structural parts
• Read, understand, and apply blueprints, diagrams and specifications
• Assess cost of repairs
• Safely operate Metro vehicles
• Safely operate a variety of hand and power tools and equipment
• Communicate effectively with others
• Follow verbal and written instructions
• Lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds
• Travel to offsite locations within a reasonable timeframe
• Read, write, speak, and understand English

Special Conditions

• Must possess required standard tools of the specified trade
• Must comply with all California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal/OSHA) regulations and utilize approved safety equipment and personal protective gear including, but not limited to, respirators, eye and hearing protective devices (HPD), if and when required
• Positions in this classification are considered safety sensitive under Federal Transit Administration (FTA) drug and alcohol regulations