Bus Autobody Technician – CDL Bonus Eligible

New Jersey Transit Corporation; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$6,000 Signing Bonus for CDL A/B w/air

$3,000 Signing Bonus for CDL A/B Permi

Medical, prescription, dental & vision

Pension plan + 457 plan

Growth opportunities

Paid time off

CDL assistance for NJ applicants

Job summary

NJ TRANSIT is hiring for an auto body technician to perform repairs and fabrication on buses (MCI, Nova, Neoplan, Nabi). Must have a valid NJ CDL with passenger endorsement (or NY/PA CDL) and a clean driving record. Overtime may be required as needed; excellent benefits and signing bonuses are offered.

Expect 7:30 am–4:00 pm work hours; high school diploma or GED required, ASE a plus, with 3+ years of auto body experience. Medical, pension, and paid time off are part of the package.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• High school diploma or GED; ASE certification a plus.
• 3+ years auto body shop experience.
• NJ CDL with passenger endorsement OR NY/PA CDL with passenger endorsement.
• Pass pre-employment physical and background checks.
• Good driving record (<5 points).
• Hours 7:30 am–4:00 pm; overtime possible.

Responsibilities

• Perform body work and accident repairs.
• Lay out work, fabricate items, and assemble as needed.
• Use tools (hydraulic pistons, come-a-longs, porta-powers, frame straightening devices).
• Remove/align body parts and components on buses (MCI, Nova, Neoplan, Nabi).
• Work in confined spaces with respirators and air-supplied overalls.
• Cut and tack weld; fill/sand body parts and fiberglass.
• Read and follow parts manuals for duties.
• Fill daily time tickets; keep area clean and safe.

Skills

Auto body repair

Read parts manuals

CDL passenger endorsement

Willing to work overtime

Good driving record

Education

High school diploma or GED

ASE certification a plus

Job description

NJ TRANSIT is hiring for an auto body technician to perform repairs and fabrication on buses (MCI, Nova, Neoplan, Nabi). Must have a valid NJ CDL with passenger endorsement (or NY/PA CDL) and a clean driving record. Overtime may be required as needed; excellent benefits and signing bonuses are offered.

Expect 7:30 am–4:00 pm work hours; high school diploma or GED required, ASE a plus, with 3+ years of auto body experience. Medical, pension, and paid time off are part of the package.