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Ben Franklin Transit · 5 days ago

Equipment Body Repair

Richland, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$36.01/hr - $40.54/hr

5+ years exp

Ben Franklin Transit (BFT) is dedicated to providing exceptional transportation services in the Tri-Cities. They are seeking an Equipment Body Repair specialist to perform skilled journey-level work in repairing and refinishing vehicles and other components, ensuring high-quality repairs and maintenance.

GovernmentPublic TransportationService IndustryTransportation

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Perform auto body repairs on vehicles involving sheet metal layout, template making and fabricating, and repairing metal and fiberglass body sections

Cut, form, weld, rivet, and braze metals in repairing and fabricating body and equipment sections working from blueprints, sketches, and instructions

Assess and inspect damage to prepare cost estimates for labor and material

Remove and repair damaged body panels, windows, doors, trim plates, mirrors, bumpers, and other vehicle body components

Repair and replace various vehicle parts of non-metal materials including glass, cloth, wood, plastic, rubber, and fiberglass

Make minor repairs on associated electrical and pneumatic components

Prepare, fill, sand, mask, prime, and spot paint surfaces after repairs are completed

Select proper paint colors and substances to paint prepared surfaces; determine necessary application of paint for a thorough coat to ensure a quality product

Perform sheet metal repair work on equipment and facilities such as passenger shelters and other immobile objects

Set up and operate metal, glass, and wood working equipment such as shears, brakes, rollers, grinder, saws, jacks, punches, folders, drills, sanders, gas and electric welders and frame straightening equipment

Inspect repaired vehicles for proper functioning, completion of work, dimensional accuracy, and overall appearance

Assist others in performing repair and relevant mechanical work

Perform off-site and/or emergency repairs

Maintain cleanliness in the shop

Demonstrate regular and punctual attendance

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Auto body repairWelding techniquesPaint applicationSheet metal fabricationElectrical systems knowledgePneumatic systems knowledgeMechanical principlesSafety proceduresBasic math skillsLearning new technologiesAttention to detailCritical thinkingTeamworkCommunication skillsTime management

Required

High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent plus completion of a journey-level body repair and paint program

Additional experience may be substituted for journey-level training program

Must possess a valid driver's license

Must have a complete set of hand tools

Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class B with passenger endorsements and no air brake restrictions, and corresponding medical certification, or ability to obtain within 180-days of employment

First Aid certification, or the ability to obtain within 180-days of employment

Forklift Certification, or ability to obtain within 180-days of employment