Auto Body Technician, or 4th year Auto Body Apprentice
Auto Body Technician, or 4th year Auto Body Apprentice
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As a Transit Auto Body Technician you will be responsible for a wide variety of skilled bench and shop work in Bus body repairmaintenance and modification! This work includes major and light repairs; inspections; preventive maintenance accident and road repairs; modifications and body overhauls to Transit vehicles as required.
Transit Auto Body Technicians work in various locations including light repair service shops and heavy overhaul shops and will be required to work shift work. This position also includes other related duties such as computer entry using M5 (Fleet Focus) ROB and Google Workspace.
What will you do
- Fill body dents with appropriate compounds including preparing surfaces for painting by cleaning sandblasting grinding sanding applying undercoatings primers and topcoats
- Carry out servicing and preventive maintenance inspections on various Transit vehicles in accordance with current schedules and procedures
- Check remove replace rebuild and repair: driver and passenger seat frames access panels and doors mirrors glass window frames window lips locks channels panels frame structure and bulkheads flooring mats and step mats ramps step risers destination signs handrails doors door tracks door bearings and bushings and fenders and bumpers
- Descale sandblast undercarriage grinding and sanding
- Repair collision damage including: using frame equipment to straighten bent frames and dents; replacerepair all damaged panels parts and glass; repairs structure framework bumpers and fenders; work out body dents grinding and sanding surfaces
- Apply primer and paint; striping and decals; remove and install glued panels on low floor buses; and repairs damaged wheelchair ramps
- Remove repair and/or replace bent/damaged panels frame structure and shear plates
- Fiberglass and composite panel replacement and repairs
- Perform welding tasks using various welding techniques such as: MIG (metal inert gas) AC/DC arc and/or oxy-acetylene)
- Certified Alberta Journeyperson in the trade of Auto BodyTechnician or a Certified 4th year Auto Body Apprentice
Assets:
- Experience at the Auto Body Technician levelProven experience in heavy truck/bus body repair
Skills required for success:
- Knowledge of the standard methods materials tools and equipment of the Auto Body Technician trade
- Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade
- Ability to understand and execute verbal and written instructions and to interpret plans and sketches
- Ability to perform simple appraisal work on damaged transit vehicles
- Ability to maintain basic records
- Skill in the use and care of the tools equipment and materials of the trade
- Ability to perform data entry in M5 and ROB software programs and ability to use Google Workspace (Gmail. etc)
- Ability to work shift work as required
- Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies ( a culture of equity diversity reconciliation and inclusion
Conditions of Employment:
- Successful candidates will be fit for a respirator and compliance with the City of Edmontons Code of Practice for Respiratory Protective Equipment including medical monitoring is a requirement of this position
- Compliance with the City of Edmontons safety standards for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as wearing steel toed boots is a requirement for this position
- Valid Alberta Class 3 drivers license (or provincial equivalent) with Air Brake. Obtaining and maintaining a City Drivers permit is a requirement of this position
Work Environment:
- Shift work requirements
- Environmental conditions may include: heat cold wet dust noise confined spaces heights and Exposure to mechanical and/or electrical hazards
The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills experiences and competencies and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation please contact . Learn more about our benefits to 4 permanent full-time positions
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week Ability to work a variety of shifts on a 24/7 shift cycle must be available to work nights and weekends.
Salary Range:
- JourneyPerson - $45.572 (Hourly); $95154.340 (Annually)
- 4th Year Apprentice - $41.015 (Hourly); $85639.320 (Annually)
Salary ranges are in the process of being updated in accordance with the recently ratified collective agreement between the City and ATU569 and will be forthcoming shortly.
Talent Acquisition Consultant: JF/VH
Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation.
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Trainee
