Railcar Structural Mechanic & Metalwork Specialist

Dallas Area Rapid Transit; United States; On-site; USD 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) seeks a skilled technician to perform structural repair/refurbishment of light rail vehicles within the Fleet Services Division. You will repair LRVs damaged in accidents, work with sheet metal and structural steel, fabricate components, and prepare vehicles for painting per DART specs.

Candidates must have an Associate degree or equivalent in Structural Body Repair Technology, or a related certificate, and maintain required certifications; a valid Texas driver’s

Qualifications

• Associates Degree from an accredited college or university or certification from an accredited technical program in Structural Body Repair Technology.
• Must obtain and maintain certification in compliance with all state and federal regulations applicable to this position.
• Must have a valid Drivers License class C and be able to obtain Texas class C within 90 days of employment; no DWI/DUI convictions as specified.

Responsibilities

• Repair LRV vehicles damaged in accidents using sheet metal, structural steel and related materials.
• Fabricate structural posts, flooring, roof panels and supports; straighten and fabricate body panels and related components.
• Prepare vehicles for painting including body fillers and sanding; paint vehicles per DART specs.
• Operate and maintain equipment used for paint application and painting of vehicles.
• Replace interior and under-car wiring to termination points and required equipment.
• Perform interior and exterior body inspection and polishing as scheduled.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Proficiency with MS Office

Excellent customer service

Independent work

Oral communication

Reading/interpretation of manuals

Problem solving

Shift flexibility

Travel readiness

Education

Associate degree or technical certification in Structural Body Repair Technology

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Access)

Job description

Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) seeks a skilled technician to perform structural repair/refurbishment of light rail vehicles within the Fleet Services Division. You will repair LRVs damaged in accidents, work with sheet metal and structural steel, fabricate components, and prepare vehicles for painting per DART specs.

Candidates must have an Associate degree or equivalent in Structural Body Repair Technology, or a related certificate, and maintain required certifications; a valid Texas driver’s