Rail Body​/Paint Repairer

Salary $45.86 - $57.25 Hourly

Location Los Angeles, CA

Job Type Regular Employee

Cabinet OPERATIONS

Opening Date 01/05/2026

Closing Date 2/6/2026 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.

Under moderate supervision, performs all types of body and paint repairs on light rail vehicles.

Multiple Choice Exams are projected to be scheduled for the week of February 16, 2026. Performance Exams are projected to be scheduled for the week of March 2, 2026. Interviews are projected to be scheduled for the week of March 9, 2026. This schedule is subject to change. We encourage you to monitor your  profile and emails for the latest updates.

• 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

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.

Metro's website at  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:  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.

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CA)

One Gateway Plaza

Los Angeles, California, 90012

• 2 years’ 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
• 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