Body Shop Mechanic

GRTC Transit System•Richmond, VA

19d•$0 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

The Body Shop Mechanic is responsible for maintaining the visual appearance and structural integrity of the agency’s fleet, including support vehicles, paratransit, microtransit, and fixed-route buses. The Body Shop Mechanic performs all body shop repair duties, including panel repair, glass replacement, body preparation, and other fleet body maintenance tasks. The Body Shop Mechanic reports directly to the Body Shop Foreman and supports the Fleet Maintenance Department in maintaining a safe, professional, and visually consistent fleet.

Requirements

Experience with hand-held power tools used in the repair of vehicle bodies required.
Must have a CDL Class B Learner’s permit with a P (Passenger) endorsement permit before the Start Date.

Nice To Haves

Completion of technical/or vocational training in vehicle body repair, paint courses preferred.
Experience with Mig, Tig and acetylene torch welding helpful.
6 months to 1 year of experience in body repair and sheet metal work preferred.
Preference will be given to applicants who currently hold a valid Virginia CDL Class B License with P Endorsement.

Responsibilities

Assist in repairing metal panels by bumping out dents, filling in with body-filler and grinding smoothly.
Install new body panels by riveting and/or welding.
Replace miscellaneous body glass, mirrors and repairing floor covering.
Assist in the overall body and seat repair, preparation for paint and other duties.
Perform preventive maintenance inspections on wheelchair lifts and repairs as needed on wheelchair lift systems.
Perform preventive maintenance inspections on passenger doors, door control systems and repairs as needed on door systems.
Responsible for maintaining a clean and safe work area.
Must be able to drive and operate agency vehicles safely.
Ability to work independently and as part of a maintenance team.
Attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work standards.
Ability to safely work on large vehicles such as buses, including climbing and working on ladders, platforms, or elevated surfaces.