BODY REPAIRER A

Los Angeles Metro
One Gateway Plaza, Los Angeles, California 90012 United States  View Map
Posted: Aug 06, 2025
  • Salary: $44.03 - $55.04 Hourly USD Hourly
  • Salary Top:55
  • Full Time
  • Other
  • Job Description

    Metro’s mission is to provide a world-class transportation system that enhances the quality of life for all who live, work, and play within LA County.

    Description

    Basic Function

    Under moderate supervision, repairs damage to revenue bus bodies.

    Recruitment Timelines: Multiple choice e xams are projected to be scheduled for the week of September 15, 2025. Performance exam and interviews are projected to be scheduled for the week of September 29, 2025 . These dates are subject to change . We encourage you to monitor your governmentjobs.com profile and emails for the latest updates.

    Examples of Duties

    • Repairs damaged bodies and body parts of revenue buses using a variety of hand and power tools following blue prints, specifications, diagrams, and repair manuals
    • Examines damage to vehicles and estimates cost of repairs
    • Straightens body panels, bent frames, supporting structures and other parts damaged in accidents
    • Removes damaged parts, including panels, and floors, using wrenches and cutting tools
    • Bolts, rivets, and welds replacement parts in position
    • Files, grinds, and sands repaired surfaces, including bondo patches
    • Removes upholstery, accessories, electrical and hydraulic systems, window and seat assemblies and trim to allow access to damaged body structure
    • Adjusts headlights, aligns frames and suspensions after repair of body
    • Contributes to ensuring that the EEO policies and programs of Metro are carried out


    Minimum Qualifications

    • Two years of journey-level experience performing repair of heavy vehicle or automotive bodies and related parts and structures AND Completion of a 2 year program from accredited school in auto/truck body repair OR
    • Four of years of journey-level experience performing repair of heavy vehicle or automotive bodies and related parts and structures
    • Experience repairing buses and related parts and structures desirable
    • Valid California Class C driver's license


    Essential Knowledge

    Knowledge
    • Theories, principles, and practices in the repair of revenue bus bodies, frames, and structural parts
    • Operations of various hand and power tools and equipment, including wrenches, cutting torches, welding equipment, hydraulic jacks and sanders
    • Power equipment operations and safety
    • Shop mathematics
    • Vehicle operations and safety

    Abilites
    • Repair revenue bus bodies, frames and structural parts
    • Read, understand, and apply blueprints, diagrams and specifications
    • Assess cost of repairs
    • Safely operate Metro vehicles
    • Safely operate a variety of hand and power tools and equipment
    • Communicate effectively with others
    • Follow verbal and written instructions
    • Lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds
    • Travel to offsite locations within a reasonable timeframe
    • Read, write, speak, and understand English

    Special Conditions
    • Must possess required standard tools of the specified trade
    • Must comply with all California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal/OSHA) regulations and utilize approved safety equipment and personal protective gear including, but not limited to, respirators, eye and hearing protective devices (HPD), if and when required
    • Positions in this classification are considered safety sensitive under Federal Transit Administration (FTA) drug and alcohol regulations
    (CA)

    Metro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, or disability. Learn more about Metro’s Equal Employment Opportunity Program . Metro does not deny participation in the application process to anyone with prior justice system involvement, in line with Fair Chance hiring practices.

    Selection Procedure

    Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.

    Application Procedure

    To apply, visit Metro's website at www.metro.net and complete an online Employment Application.
    Computers are available to complete online Employment Applications at the following Metro locations:

    METRO Headquarters, Employment Office
    One Gateway Plaza
    Los Angeles, CA 90012
    Open: Monday through Friday, 8am-4pm
    (Closed Sat & Sun)


    Metro Talent Hub
    8501 S. Evermont Place
    Los Angeles, CA 90044
    Open: Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm
    (Closed Sat & Sun)


    East Los Angeles Customer Center
    4501 B Whittier Blvd
    Los Angeles, CA 90022
    Open: Tuesday through Saturday, 10am to 6pm
    (Closed Sun & Mon)


    Wilshire/Vermont Customer Center
    3183 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 174
    Los Angeles, CA 90010
    Open: Monday through Friday, 10am-6pm
    (Closed Sat & Sun)


    Rosa Parks Customer Center
    Willowbrook/Rosa Parks Station
    11720 Wilmington Ave
    Los Angeles, CA 90059
    Open: Monday through Friday, 6am to 6:30pm
    (Closed Sat & Sun)


    Telephone: (213) 922-6217 or persons with hearing or speech impairments can use California Relay Service 711 to contact Metro.

    All completed online Employment Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. Late applications will not be considered.

    *Open to the public and all Metro employees

    This job bulletin is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.

    LACMTA BENEFITS
    • Medical, Dental, Vision plans
    • Group Life Insurance
    • Holidays
    • Sick time
    • Vacation time
    • Pension plan
    • Social Security coverage
    • Transportation passes
    • Credit union
    • Tuition assistance
    • Deferred Compensation 401 (k)
    • Thrift plan
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Jury duty
    • Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance


    Closing Date/Time: 9/2/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority - LA Metro
    • Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority - LA Metro

    Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) is unique among the nation’s transportation agencies. It serves as transportation planner and coordinator, designer, builder and operator for one of the country’s largest, most populous counties. More than 9.6 million people – nearly one-third of California’s residents – live, work, and play within its 1,433-square-mile service area.  Our goal is to provide safe, clean, reliable, on-time, courteous service dedicated to providing Los Angeles County with a world class transportation system.

    Metro moves Los Angeles County. Our team operates one of the country’s largest transportation systems – and is planning, designing and constructing its expansion. We are a comprehensive transportation agency, with programs in transit, highways, active transportation and more. The agency’s internationally recognized sustainability programs are based on visionary environmental policies and are part of everything we do.

    Come Aboard!

    Join Metro’s team of dedicated transportation professionals and help provide the people of Los Angeles County with one of the most effective and efficiently operated mass transit systems in the entire country. Metro offers a variety of employment opportunities that present exciting challenges and growth opportunities in an outstanding work environment.



     

     

     

       

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