BODY REPAIRER A
2 weeks ago
Location : Los Angeles, CA
Job Type: Regular Employee
Job Number: 2400839
Cabinet: OPERATIONS
Cost Center: 3790 - MAINTENANCE ADMINISTRATION, NON REVENUE VEHICLES
Opening Date: 11/07/2025
Closing Date: 12/8/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: ATU
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: Written Exams are projected to be scheduled for the week of December 22, 2025. Interviews are projected to be scheduled for the week of January 5, 2025. Performance exams are projected to be scheduled for the week of January 19, 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
- 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
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
- 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
- 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
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
01
Please acknowledge that the following responses will be used to supplement and expand on the Work Experience section of your application. It is important to provide detailed answers and do not refer to or rely on a resume or other documentation as we will not review resumes to determine qualifications. The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as accurate as possible. By completing this supplemental questionnaire, you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.
- Yes, I agree and understand my resume will not be reviewed
02
Do you possess a valid class C Driver's License or have the ability to obtain one before an offer of employment?
- Yes
- No
03
Please select the number of years of relevant journey-level experience you have performing repair of heavy vehicle or automotive bodies and related parts and structures.
- No experience
- Less than 2 years
- 2 years or more, but less than 4 years
- 4 years or more
04
If you indicated having experience performing repair of heavy vehicle or automotive bodies and related parts and structures, please describe your relevant experience and list the position title(s) and dates of employment in which you gained this experience. If you do not have this experience, please list "N/A" in the field below.
05
Have you completed a 2 year program from an accredited school in auto/truck body repair?
- YES
- NO
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