Senior Body Mechanic

Overview

AC Transit is actively recruiting for the position of Senior Body Mechanic. Under general supervision, the Senior Body Mechanic inspects and removes, repairs, adjusts and repairs metal, fiberglass, and glass components on buses and all other types of District vehicles.

This is an excellent opportunity to work for the largest bus agency in California. In addition to working with some of the best in the business, AC Transit also has a comprehensive benefits package that includes pension, medical, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending and a 457 savings plan.

Responsibilities

• Examines and diagnoses damage to metal, plastic, and fiberglass body panels and a variety of parts and components on District vehicles. Determines proper course of action to facilitate vehicle repair, adjustment, and component replacement.
• Removes, repairs, adjusts, and replaces body panels, doors, seats and flooring, destination signs, and windows.
• Cuts body panels using plasma arc cutter, uses oxy-acetylene cutting / welding, and MIG welding equipment to repair and form body panels and other automotive and bus parts.
• Applies body fillers; sands, and paints, as appropriate.
• Welds and rivets body parts, as needed.
• Locates and repairs leaks at seams and beading.
• Operates forklifts, overhead cranes, hydraulic lifts, hoists and jacks, and tugs used for pulling disabled buses.
• Communicates and consults with District staff from Transportation, Maintenance, and Materials.
• Performs related duties, as required.

Experience, Education & Additional Requirements

Experience : A minimum of one year as a skilled professional Body Repair Mechanic in a body shop specializing in heavy-duty body and fender repair. For INTERNAL CANDIDATES : successful completion of an auto body related certificate of achievement, or equivalent, from an accredited community college, vocational or technical school. Candidates must be able to demonstrate knowledge and ability to safely perform the functions of the job.

Education : Equivalent to completion of the 12th grade.

Additional Requirements : (1) Must pass a performance test of requisite skills, including the use of a plasma cutter, and MIG welding. (2) Must possess, or obtain and maintain all tools necessary to perform the functions of the classification. (3) Must pass a physical examination regarding the ability to use a respirator.

License Requirement : Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain a valid California Class C Driver License, and meet the District's safe driving standards.

Safe Driving Standards : Applicants must meet the District's safe driving standards including 21 years of age; 3 years of driving with a regular license; no more than one moving violation in the past three years; no at-fault accidents in the past three years; no "Failures to Appear" or "Failures to Pay" in the last three years; no suspensions in the last three years; no Reckless Driving or DUI in the last seven years.

Physical Requirements : Must possess the physical condition necessary to perform the following on a frequent or continual basis : stand, move within a large maintenance facility, access service bays, sit while reviewing or preparing work orders and other paperwork, bend, squat, stoop, turn, climb, kneel, twist, perform fine hand and finger manipulations, push / pull, lift and carry heavy objects up to 70 lbs, and use lifting equipment for heavier items.

Union Status : THIS POSITION IS A UNION POSITION, REPRESENTED BY ATU.

Selection Process

The Human Resources department must receive a completed online application by the closing date. If this recruitment is "Continuous," it may be closed at any time without notice. Applications will be screened for job-related qualifications, and those candidates who best meet the qualifications listed on this Job Announcement will be invited to participate in an examination process that may include written, oral and / or performance segments. Current District employees must have satisfactory attendance and performance records. Finalists will be placed on an Eligibility List. When filling vacancies, the Human Resources Department will refer the top candidates to the hiring department for final screening and recommendation.

Benefits & EEO

The transit professionals who call AC Transit home represent the rich cultural diversity of the Bay Area. We are an equal opportunity employer honoring religion, ethnic background, national origin, gender, gender expression, genetic information, disabilities, age, and veteran status. We offer a comprehensive benefits package rooted in choice, flexibility, and affordability. Most benefits are effective the first of the month following your hire date. Eligible employees and dependents have access to the following benefits :

Pension : All AC Transit employees participate in a lifetime defined benefit pension. Employees hired on or after January 1, 2020 may be in the District's Tier II pension plan under PEPRA.

ADA & Drug-Free Workplace : The District is committed to reasonable accommodations in recruitment / examination. If you need an accommodation, contact Human Resources at (510) 891-4783. The District maintains a drug- and alcohol-free workplace. Drug and alcohol testing requirements apply for safety-sensitive positions.

In accordance with federal requirements, all job applicants selected for appointments in a safety-sensitive position are subject to pre-employment drug and alcohol testing. Finalists may be tested for five prohibited drugs. During employment, safety-sensitive positions are subject to random, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, return-to-duty, and follow-up testing. Pre-employment drug testing may be performed after a period of absence of more than 90 days.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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