Paint and Body Worker- Light Rail

VTA; San Jose (CA); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

VTA is seeking a skilled Paint and Body Worker to maintain and restore light rail vehicles. The role covers repairing collision damage, bodywork, and painting to keep fleet appearance and reliability high.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in automotive or heavy equipment paint and body repair, including welding, metal fabrication, dent removal, and surface preparation. Applicants should be comfortable with shop tools and safety protocols; weekend/odd hours may be required.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in automotive, commercial vehicle, or heavy equipment paint and body repair.
• Skilled in collision repair, metal fabrication, welding, dent removal, surface preparation and automotive painting.

Responsabilités

• Perform paint, body and sheet metal repairs on vehicles under general supervision.
• Repair collision damage and restore exterior surfaces to meet standards.
• Prepare surfaces, mix and apply paints, sand and finish finishes to restore vehicle appearance.
• Operate and maintain body shop tools and equipment; document repairs and materials used.

Connaissances

Collision repair

Metal fabrication

Welding

Dent removal

Surface preparation

Automotive painting

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Outils

Welding equipment

Frame & body repair tools

Sanders

Paint spray equipment

Description du poste

Job Description

Join VTA’s Light Rail Maintenance team! We are looking for a skilled and motivated Paint and Body Worker to help maintain and restore our light rail vehicles. From repairing collision damage and performing bodywork to painting and restoring vehicle exteriors, your skills will play an important role in keeping our fleet safe, reliable, and looking its best. If you take pride in your craftsmanship and enjoy hands‑on work, we encourage you to apply and become part of our team!

Light Rail Vehicle Maintenance

Light Rail Vehicle (LRV) Maintenance is located at the Guadalupe Light Rail Division. LRV Maintenance is responsible for timely and reliable maintenance, preventive maintenance, inspections, repair and servicing of light rail vehicles and service equipment. After a light rail vehicle returns from revenue service at the end of each day, Maintenance performs an interior inspection/walk-through of the vehicle, analyzes the Operator Defect Card, performs a visual inspection of the vehicle undercarriage, performs exterior and interior cleaning, cleans and repairs windows and seating, and removes and repairs graffiti and vandalism. Regular preventive maintenance is performed at prescheduled cycles every 10,000, 30,000, 60,000, and 120,000 miles to ensure optimal performance, efficiency, safety and reliability. Running Repair/Corrective Maintenance repairs items identified by Operators during the daily operation of an LRV. The normal service life of VTA's light rail vehicle fleet is about 30 years and the major vehicle components are overhauled in a 3‑phase program to achieve this lifespan. After 120,000 miles, contacts and the air system, including brake boxes and subcomponents, are overhauled. After 240,000 miles, major components including the motor alternator, gear box, traction motor, pantographs, coupler assembly, trucks, sub‑assemblies, and axle bearing assemblies are overhauled. The air conditioning system, car body paint and furnishings, major electronic components, roof resistors and PC boards are overhauled every 7 to 10 years as needed.

What you will be doing: Definition

Under general supervision, the Paint and Body Worker performs paint, body and sheet metal repairs on vehicles.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience in automotive, commercial vehicle, or heavy equipment paint and body repair. We are looking for someone who is skilled in collision repair, metal fabrication, welding, dent removal, surface preparation, and automotive painting. The successful candidate should be comfortable using a variety of body shop tools and equipment, including welding equipment, frame and body repair tools, sanders, and paint spray equipment. They should have strong attention to detail, take pride in producing quality work, and be able to work both independently and as part of a team. Experience repairing large vehicles, buses, or rail equipment is a plus, but we also welcome experienced automotive paint and body technicians who are interested in bringing their skills to public transportation.

About VTA

The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority employs more than 2,000 people dedicated to providing solutions that move Silicon Valley. Unique among transportation organizations in the San Francisco Bay Area, VTA is Santa Clara County’s authority for transit development and operations (light rail and bus), congestion management, transportation-related funding, highway design and construction, real estate and transit-oriented development, and bicycle and pedestrian planning. With local, state, and federal partners, VTA works to innovate the way Silicon Valley moves and provide mobility solutions for all. Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) is an independent special district that provides sustainable, accessible, community-focused transportation options that are innovative, environmentally responsible, and promote the vitality of our region. VTA provides bus, light rail, and paratransit services, as well as participates as a funding partner in regional rail service including Caltrain, Capitol Corridor, and the Altamont Corridor Express. As the county’s congestion management agency, VTA is responsible for countywide transportation planning, including congestion management, design and construction of specific highway, pedestrian, and bicycle improvement projects, as well as promotion of transit oriented development. VTA provides these services throughout the county, including Campbell, Cupertino, Gilroy, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Los Gatos, Milpitas, Monte Sereno, Morgan Hill, Mountain View, Palo Alto, San Jose, Santa Clara, Saratoga and Sunnyvale. VTA continually builds partnerships to deliver transportation solutions that meet the evolving mobility needs of Santa Clara County. As we continue to implement our VTA Forward Plan, we aim to strengthen and increase our workforce to take on future opportunities and challenges by elevating our people and our services. For more information about our VTA Forward Plan, visit: https://www.vta.org/VTAForward ;

Family-Friendly Workplace Certification Program (FFWCP)

The County of Santa Clara FFWCP recognizes VTA as a business that creates supportive workplaces for employees and their families. Family-friendly workplaces improve health outcomes and job satisfaction for employees and increase work productivity and retention for employers. Employers can create a family-friendly workplace by meeting and exceeding state and federal employment laws relating to parental leave, lactation accommodation, and work/family balance.

Typical Tasks

• Performs corrosion control measures before painting;
• Installs seats on light rail vehicles;
• Straightens body dents on vehicles;
• Straightens and strengthens frame damage;
• Sands and prepares body repairs for painting;
• Welds and rivets parts of vehicles;
• Removes and replaces minor components, including windows in the process of repair actions;
• Prepares labor and parts cost estimates for damaged vehicles;
• Paints vehicles using spray or brush painting techniques;
• Mixes paints for matching requirements;
• Operates computer for related data input and retrieval;
• Prepares written reports, documents defects and repairs on inspection forms, work orders, or designated computer programs;
• Familiarizes other Paint and Body Workers – LRT in the proper method of performing their job;
• Related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Training and experience equivalent to a high school diploma and four years of experience in paint and body work.

Possession of a valid California Class C driver’s license and the ability to qualify for and maintain a Class B license with passenger (P) endorsement and LRV operator certification.

Must be available to work weekends, holidays, and odd and unusual hours.

Knowledge Of

• Techniques of metal forming including use of hydraulic jacks and presses;
• Characteristics and methods of applying automotive body putty and fiberglass fillers;
• Riveting techniques;
• Operation of arc, metal inert gas (mig), tungsten inert gas (tig), plasma cutting, and oxy/acetylene welding equipment with a high degree of competence;
• Paint mixing, spraying and application techniques for various surfaces including metal and fiberglass;
• Methods and materials for effective corrosion control and recognition;
• General shop safety procedures.

Ability To

• Repair vehicles in the manner consistent with the accepted methods in the paint and body repair industry;
• Effectively read, understand and apply technical information found in repair manuals, service change bulletins, and applicable technical documents, including parts and supply manuals;
• Operate arc, metal inert gas (mig), tungsten inert gas (tig), plasma cutting, and oxy/acetylene welding equipment with a high degree of competence;
• Demonstrate the proper use of shop equipment and personal safety equipment;
• Use tools common to the trade;
• Follow oral and written instructions;
• Work under established deadlines;
• Perform computer-related functions that allow for data input and retrieval;
• Recognize corrosion defects and take appropriate action;
• Familiarize other Paint and Body Workers – LRT in the proper method of performing their job;
• Learn and stay current on all new technologies introduced into the transit industry as it relates to light rail vehicle maintenance;
• Operate a variety of equipment, i.e. forklifts, pallet jacks, utility vehicles, etc.;
• Establish and maintain cooperative relations with those contacted in the course of business.

Union Representation

This classification is represented by Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU). Wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment are governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement between VTA and the union.

Tentative Examinations

Written: TBD early December

Performance: Mid December

Oral Panel: TBD

Conditions Of Employment

Final candidates must successfully complete a Livescan background check, reference checks, verification of education or certifications, and a criminal history review before appointment.

For safety-sensitive positions, VTA requires all safety-sensitive positions to have a 6‑month DOT physical clearance. Obtained at the time of preboarding from a VTA-contracted Concentra Location.

Eligibility List

The established Eligible List from this recruitment will be used to fill the current vacancies and additional vacancies that may occur. Eligible Lists typically remain in effect for six (6) months. However, Human Resources may abolish Eligible Lists at any time during the six (6) month period. Human Resources may extend eligible Lists for up to two (2) years. Eligible Lists may be used for more than one recruitment.

Americans with Disabilities Act Accommodations

VTA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in the recruitment and examination process. To request an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department at [phone] or email [e-mail] at least five business days before the test.

Veterans’ Preference Program

VTA welcomes and encourages the employment of veterans of the United States Armed Forces. Qualified veterans may be eligible to receive additional veterans’ preference credit in the selection process for this recruitment.

To be considered for Veterans’ Preference credit, please attach a PDF copy of your DD Form 214 (Service Copy 2) or other official discharge documentation showing your enlistment and discharge dates and character of service (i.e., type of discharge) in the “Attachments” section of your application. Applicants requesting preference based on a service-connected disability, please submit Standard Form 15 (SF-15) along with any required supporting documentation.

Veterans’ Preference credit will only be applied after the required documentation has been received and eligibility has been verified.

Equal Employment Opportunity

VTA is an equal employment opportunity employer. VTA does not and will not tolerate discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age, ancestry, color, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, national, origin, immigration status, political affiliation, race, religion, creed, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, medical condition, disabled veteran or veteran status, etc.

Benefits

• defined benefit pension plan
• vision care
• choice of health plans
• dental coverage
• employee assistance program
• life insurance
• transit passes
• liberal holiday, vacation, and sick leave
• credit union
• deferred compensation plan

Detailed information on VTA's benefits may be found here: https://app.strivebenefits.com/santa-clara-valley-transportation-authority

Social Security taxes will be deducted from each employee's bi-weekly salary.

As a condition of employment, each employee in this class must sign a payroll deduction authorization form providing for deduction of ATU union membership dues.