Senior Bus Body Technician (Heavy-Duty)

AC Transit; California; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Free AC Transit Bus Pass

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

AC Transit is seeking a Senior Body Mechanic to inspect, repair, and replace metal, fiberglass, and glass components on buses and other District vehicles. The role involves diagnosing damage, cutting panels, welding, sanding, and painting, with the ability to operate lifts and heavy equipment in a large maintenance facility.

Education requires a high school diploma or equivalent; experience includes at least one year in heavy-duty body repair, with desirable MIG welding certification and ASE

Qualifications

• A minimum of one year as a skilled professional Body Repair Mechanic.
• For INTERNAL CANDIDATES: completion of an auto body related certificate of achievement or equivalent.
• Ability to safely perform functions of the job and meet safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and diagnose damage to body panels and components.
• Remove, repair, adjust, and replace body panels, doors, seats, and flooring.
• Cut body panels and weld using MIG and other equipment.
• Apply body fillers; sand and paint as needed.
• Weld and rivet body parts; locate and repair leaks.
• Operate facility lifts, cranes, and other equipment as required.

Skills

Body repair

Welding

Diagnostic ability

Education

High school diploma or-equivalent

Tools

Plasma arc cutter

Oxy-acetylene cutting/welding

MIG welding equipment

Job description

AC Transit is seeking a Senior Body Mechanic to inspect, repair, and replace metal, fiberglass, and glass components on buses and other District vehicles. The role involves diagnosing damage, cutting panels, welding, sanding, and painting, with the ability to operate lifts and heavy equipment in a large maintenance facility.

Education requires a high school diploma or equivalent; experience includes at least one year in heavy-duty body repair, with desirable MIG welding certification and ASE