Job Summary

Under supervision of the Body Shop Supervisor, this position maintains and repairs transit vehicle and equipment bodies.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs collision repair and refinishing.
• Performs checks, routines and procedures required to assure compliance with system standards, applicable laws and safety regulations.
• Refurbishes bodies, seats and interiors of vehicles and equipment.
• Reports observed defects and potential problem areas encountered while performing repairs.
• Makes minor repair and replacement decisions in accordance with system preventive maintenance programs and Saskatchewan Government Insurance approved estimates.
• Provides reports, and other data as required, to properly record the work performed and the condition of the vehicle or component.
• Uses tools, shop equipment and materials safely, effectively and economically.
• Provides, and participates in, on-the-job training as required by maintenance staff to ensure that work is performed in an efficient and safe manner.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education.
• Possession of a valid Saskatchewan Journeyperson Motor Vehicle Body Repairer certificate.
• Five years' experience as a Journeyperson including experience with MIG welders, painting and refinishing.  Experience in the repair of aluminium panels and sub-framing on monocoque style construction of buses and coaches would be an asset.
• Possession of a valid Saskatchewan Class 5A Driver's Licence.  (1A would be an asset.)
• Considerable knowledge of the methods, procedures, equipment and materials used in transit vehicle body repair and maintenance.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a minimum of supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to learn simple upholstering techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to work courteously and effectively with other civic employees, the public and suppliers.
• Physical ability to perform the assigned duties.

Additional Requirements

Shift work, weekend and statutory holiday work may be involved.

A driver’s abstract and proof of grade 12 are required with application.