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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, performs all types of body and paint repairs on light rail vehicles.
Examples of Duties- Repairs body and paint damage to the interior and exterior of the light rail vehicles
- Removes vehicle parts such as headlights to perform repairs on the damaged areas
- Uses Metal Inert Gas (MIG) and Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding equipment to repair damage
- Mixes paints, matches colors, and paints vehicle surfaces with high volume low pressure (HVLP) spray guns
- Responds to emergency body repair and maintenance requirements of rail vehicles
- Contributes to ensuring that the EEO policies and programs of Metro are carried out
Minimum Qualifications- 2 year's experience in paint and body repair of cars, trucks, or rail vehicles and six months' welding experience
- Successful completion of a full time training program from an accredited school in paint and body repair may be substituted for an equivalent amount of actual work experience
- Valid California Class C driver's license
Essential Knowledge
Knowledge- Methods, materials, equipment, and safety procedures utilized in the repair and painting of rail vehicle bodies
- Vehicle operation and safety
Abilites- Perform repair and painting to a variety of rail vehicle body surfaces
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships
- Communicate effectively with others
- Safely operate Metro vehicles
- Safely operate a variety of tools and equipment
- Maintain simple written records
- Follow verbal and written instructions
- Communicate effectively with others
- Lift and move objects weighing up to 60 pounds
- Tolerate exposure to noise, unpleasant odors, and outdoor work at night and in all types of weather
- Read, write, speak, and understand English
Special Conditions- Must comply with all California Occupational Safety & Health Act (Cal/OSHA) regulations and utilize approved safety equipment and protective gear "including but not limited" to respirators and/or hearing protective devices (HPD), if and when required
- Must be able to work on any one of three shifts and weekends
- May be exposed to weather, chemical, electrical, and physical hazards when performing duties
- Positions in this classification are considered safety sensitive under Federal Transit Administration (FTA) drug and alcohol regulations
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 location:
METRO Headquarters, Employment Office
One Gateway Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90012
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.
Closing Date/Time: 11/28/2024 5:00 PM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority - LA Metro
Show moreLos 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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