Body Repairs & Painting Trainee

MTA•Flint, MI

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Body Repairs & Painting Trainee shall perform work typical of that performed by a Body Repairs & Painting Technician for assessing and repairing all body repairs on any MTA vehicle within the fleet. The duties will include working with highly skilled, experienced Body Repairs & Painting Technicians, as appropriate, who will provide instruction and critique of the trainee work. If the trainee successfully completes the training objectives at the end of the two-year training period, they will have the opportunity to become a Class B Body Repairs & Painting Technician.

Requirements

Aptitude to learn the following: The ability to assess and repair body repairs on any Authority vehicle
Knowledge of welding practices and techniques
Skill in reading and interpreting technical information
Skill in making mechanical adjustments and repairs
Working knowledge of surface preparations for painting applications
The ability to operate power equipment with accuracy
The ability to pass background checks for license, criminal and references
The ability to pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical and drug screen
High School diploma
A valid Michigan driver’s license and the ability to obtain a Group A or B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with a Passenger endorsement.

Responsibilities

Train to perform body repairs on any Authority vehicles
Train to perform complete body repairs of any damaged Authority vehicles including, but not limited to removing and replacing panels and body parts; cutting & welding; preparing surfaces for painting; bump work; frame work; paint vehicles; repair and/or replace damaged windows and seals
Train to perform electrical repairs, as required, to return vehicle to proper operating status
Train to perform mechanical repairs, as required, to return vehicle to proper operating status
Read and understand maintenance manuals, part books and wiring diagrams
Perform other job-related duties as assigned