Equipment Body Repair

** Salary:
** Position Range: $36.01 - $40.54
** FLSA Status:
** Non-Exempt
** Join the team that keeps the Tri-Cities moving!
**** OUR MISSION
** Ben Franklin Transit (BFT) provides exceptional and cost-effective transportation services that consistently exceed customer expectations while promoting the principles and practices of livable communities and sustainable development.
** OUR VALUES
** We value customer service, collaboration, diversity, fiscal accountability, innovation, sustainability and safety.  Employees and representatives of BFT are expected to uphold our values and mission.
** NATURE OF POSITION
** Perform skilled journey level work in repairing and refinishing Agency revenue and non-revenue vehicles and other components common to the body of vehicles and equipment.
** ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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.
** KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
*** Understand the methods and techniques of materials, tools, and equipment necessary for the repair of automotive bodies, frames, and related components and equipment.
* Method and procedure used to fabricate sheet steel, aluminum, plastic, fiberglass, wood, plywood, and other materials commonly used in vehicle repair.
* Paint mixing, spraying and application techniques for various surfaces.
* Technique and safe use of arc, metal inert gas (mig), tungsten inert gas (tig), plasma cutting, and oxy/acetylene welding equipment with a high degree of competence.
* Understand and apply technical information found in schematics, repair manuals, service change bulletins, and applicable technical documents including parts and supply manuals.
* Mechanical principles of standard hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
* Basic metallurgy and metal cutting techniques.
* Proper use and methods of applying primers and fillers.
* Understand and follow guidelines for safe handling of toxic and/or caustic chemicals and other hazardous materials, including blood borne pathogens.
* Understand and demonstrate safety procedures associated with the use of tools common to the trade and personal safety equipment.
* Basic mathematical calculations.
* Attention to detail.
* Critical thinking to assess vehicle damage to determine type of repair and cost.
* Learn new technologies, policies, procedures and guidelines established by professional organizations and/or governing agencies.
* Utilize office equipment and other relevant technology (software and systems) to meet business needs.
* Understand, follow, and communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
* Work as a team member and…