Body Shop Technician

RTD; Denver (CO); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A reputable organization is seeking a Body Shop Technician responsible for body repairs on various transport vehicles. The ideal candidate will exhibit skills in welding and bodywork, alongside a strong commitment to safety. This role offers a competitive hourly wage and supports an inclusive work culture. Applicants should possess relevant experience or education and be ready to work in a dynamic shop environment.

Qualifications

• 2 years experience in a mechanical shop or equivalent education.
• Ability to lift up to 76 pounds safely.
• Pass required physical ability assessment.

Responsibilities

• Repairs or rebuilds bus or automotive bodies.
• Accurate completion of repair orders and maintenance records.
• Safe operation and care of shop tools and equipment.

Skills

Welding

Body Repair

Fabrication

Education

Degree from recognized body repair school

Tools

Body Shop Tool Set

Job description

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When you join RTD, you will be among dedicated employees exhibiting RTD's values of passion, respect, diversity, trustworthiness, collaboration, and ownership. RTD is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. As part of our diversity value statement, we encourage our employees to honor diversity in thought, people, and experience. Come join RTD on this great journey to be the trusted leader in mobility, delivering excellence and value to our customers and community.

RTD Employee Benefits: https://www.rtd-denver.com/careers/benefits

(RTD Represented Employee Benefits: Please refer to the Labor Agreement included in the above link for details.)

This position is responsible for the body repairs for all RTD buses, cars, trucks, vans and other equipment.

Essential

• Repairs or rebuilds bus or automotive bodies, including major repairs, masking, painting, etc.
• Welds steel and aluminum.
• Fabricate fiberglass, aluminum, steel plastic or other body parts as needed.
• Cut and fit all body glass.
• Safe operation and proper care of shop tools and equipment.
• Accurate completion of repair orders, core and warranty tags, parts slips and other records as required.
  
  
  

Other

• All other job-related duties as assigned.
  
  
  

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR EMPLOYMENT CONSIDERATION:

• 2 year’s work experience in a mechanical shop, or a degree from a recognized body repair school
• Must be 18 years of age
• Not more than five (5) points assessed against motor vehicle record (MVR) in the past two (2) years and 10 points in seven (7) years. Also no DUI, DWI or reckless driving in the past five (5) years.
• Ability to pass RTD required physical ability assessment (PAA) related to the physical requirements of the essential functions of the job including, but not limited to, the ability to bend, stoop, reach, push/pull and lift up to 76 pounds in a proper safe manner.
• Ability to pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examination and be issued a Medical Examiner Certificate that is valid for at least one year, and a valid Colorado Commercial Driver’s License Permit with an air brake and passenger endorsement (Class B-P)
• Ability to pass RTD basic body technician test and interview
  
  
  

ONCE HIRED THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE MET AND SUSTAINED TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYMENT

• Ability to pass RTD on-the-job Body Shop Training
• Ability to pass RTD on-the-job Driver Training, and maintain a CDL for remainder of employment
• Ability to pass RTD on–the-job Forklift Training (this will happen within 2 years of employment)
• Ability to pass a RTD required physical ability assessment (PAA) related to the physical requirements of the essential functions of the job including, but not limited to, the ability to bend, stoop, reach, push/pull and lift up to 76 pounds in a proper safe manner.
• Ability to work in a standard body or maintenance shop environment, which can include, but is not limited to, working with dust, fumes, exhaust, various noise levels, various temperatures, and chemicals for an extended length of time; as well as various outdoor weather conditions as required
• Ability to work in confined spaces, awkward physical positions, and at various heights
• Possess 80% of the approved Body Shop tool list at the time of hire and obtain 100% at the end of probation/qualifying time
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, which can include working various days, hours, and shifts
  
  
  

OR

• An equivalent combination of experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics consistent with required qualifications as determined in the job analysis.
  
  
  

Rtd Basic Body Shop Tool Requirements For Body Technicians

QUANTITY: TOOL DESCRIPTION:

1 Each Rolling Tool Box & or Rolling Tool Cart

1 Each 1/4” Drive Ratchet

1 Set 1/4” Drive Extensions set of (3): 3”, 6”, 10” or any combination of different sizes

1 Set 1/4” Drive Standard Socket Set: 3/16”-9/16 and 5mm-15mm (6pt or 12pt)

1 Set 1/4" Drive Deep Socket Set: 3/16”-9/16” and 5mm-15mm (6pt or 12pt)

1 Each 3/8” Drive Ratchet

1 Each 3/8” Drive Air or Electric Impact Wrench (Pistol Grip Style)

1 Set 3/8” Drive Extensions set of (3): 3”, 6”, 10” or any combination of different sizes

1 Set 3/8” Drive Standard Socket Set: 1/4”-7/8” and 6mm-19mm (6pt or12pt)

1 Set 3/8” Drive Deep Well Socket Set: 1/4”-7/8” and 6mm-19mm (6pt or12pt)

1 Each 1/2" Drive Ratchet

1 Each 1/2" Drive Air Impact Wrench (Pistol Grip Style)

1 Set 1/2" Drive Extensions set of (3): 3”, 6”, 10” or any combination of different sizes

1 Set 1/2" Drive Impact Standard Socket Set: 3/8”-1“and 10mm-19mm

1 Set 1/2" Drive Impact Deep Well Socket Set: 3/8”-1“and 10mm-19mm

1 Set 1/4", 3/8”, 1/2” Drive Universal Joint (Chrome or Impact)

1 Set Combination Wrenches Sets: 3/8"-1” and 6mm-19mm

1 Set File set large or Small for metal (containing a crosscut, round, flat)

1 Set Adjustable End Wrench Set: 6”, 8”, 10”, 12” (any combo of 2)

1 Set Screw Driver Set including both Phillips and flat blades

1 Each Impact Driver Set with Bits

1 Set of Each Allen Wrenches Standard & Metric Hex Key (Hand or socket style)

1 Set Pry bars of (any size combination)

1 Set Heel Bars (any size combination)

1 Set Punch and Chisel Set

1 Each Automatic Center Punch or Regular Punch (see in above set)

1 Each or Combo Wire Strippers/Crimp Pliers

1 Set Channel Lock Pliers Large & Small

1 Set Pliers Set (needle nose, side cutter, slip joint, linesman)

1 Each Tin Snips (of any shape or direction)

1 Set Ball Peen Hammer Set or a (8oz, &2 lb.)

1 Set Dead Blow Hammer Set (1lb, 2lb, 4lb or any combo)

1 Each 4-Pound Maul Hammer

1 Set Body Hammer Set (3) (Chisel, pick, finishing, bumping, shrinking or equivalent)

1 Set Dolly Set (3) (Curved, shrinking, double ended, utility, spoon or equivalent type)

1 Set C-Clamp 3 piece Set (any combination of size)

1 Each Vise Grips (6) (1-sheet metal, 1-U welding, 4-C clamps 4”-24” any combination of size)

1 Each Paint Gun HVLP or RP

1 Each 3/8” or 1/2" Drill (Air or Electric)

1 Set Hand sanding blocks of different shapes and sizes or a set

1 Each In Line Air File

1 Each 6” Dual Action Sander (DA)

1 Each 8” Mud Hog

1 Each 3” Air Cut Off Tool (Angled or Straight)

1 Each Air Die Grinder (Angled or Straight)

1 Each Air Hammer long barrel (with Accessories Bit Set)

1 Each 12 inch Combination Square (adjustable)

1 Each Welding Helmet, Welding Leather Jacket or (equivalent flameproof jacket)

1 Each 12’ or 25’ Tape Measure (inches or metric system)

1 Each Flashlight, extendable magnet, extendable inspection mirror, scribe

BS-DS-1-28

6:00am - 2:30pm

Days Off: Sat, Sun

We are considering all applications for this position up until the position close date of April 28, 2025. For consideration, please be sure to apply before the posting end date.

EEO POLICY AND ADA ACCOMMODATIONS

RTD is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless to the race, sex, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. RTD is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, promotions, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to our Employment ADA Coordinator Kris Frazier at [e-mail], or the Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail].

Pay Range

$30.26 - $34.78 Hourly

RTD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy [ https://www.rtd-denver.com/sites/default/files/files/2022-12/EEO%20Policy%20Statement-%20UPDATED.pdf ]

RTD posts a compensation range that represents a good faith estimate of what RTD anticipates paying for the position at the time of posting. Starting salary is based on the candidate’s relevant and verified education, training and work experience. Applicants should submit all relevant and verifiable education, training and work experiences at the time of application.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

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