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Los Angeles Metro · 1 day ago

RAIL BODY/PAINT REPAIRER

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$45/hr - $57/hr

2+ years exp

Los Angeles Metro is dedicated to providing a world-class transportation system for LA County. The Rail Body/Paint Repairer will perform body and paint repairs on light rail vehicles, ensuring their safety and functionality.

AutomotiveLogisticsTourismTransportation

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

BodyPaint repairMIG weldingTIG weldingHVLP spray paintingSafety proceduresRecord keepingEnglish proficiencyEffective communicationTeamwork

Required

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

Methods, materials, equipment, and safety procedures utilized in the repair and painting of rail vehicle bodies

Vehicle operation and safety

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

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

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