Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Job Classification Specification
BODY REPAIRER "A" LEADER
Pay Grade A16
Basic Function
| Under moderate supervision, repairs damage to revenue bus bodies while leading Body Repairer "A"s by assigning work and providing training. |
Classification Characteristics
| Body Repairer "A" is an Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) journey-level position. It differs from the Body Repairer "A" Leader (ATU) in that a Body Repairer "A" performs repairs damage to revenue bus bodies while a Body Repairer "A" Leader oversees and coordinates the daily activities of a group of Body Repairer "A"s and assigns tasks within a work crew. The Body Repairer "A" Leader communicates and implements safety rules, policies, and procedures and maintains accountability for the safety of assigned employees. A Leader receives additional pay for each hour worked as stipulated by the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.
Differs from Mechanic in that Body Repairer "A" repairs damaged bodies, frames and structural parts of revenue buses, while Mechanic repairs and maintains engines, brakes, steering, suspension, air, hydraulic and electrical systems and related components. |
Supervised by: Equipment Maintenance Supervisor
Supervises:
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Work Environment
In order to achieve Metro’s goals in support of its mission, potential candidates are
required to commit and continuously practice and demonstrate the following work values:
- Safety – To ensure that our employees, passengers
and the general public’s safety is always our first consideration.
- Service Excellence – To provide safe, clean, reliable,
on-time, courteous service for our clients and customers.
- Workforce Development – To make Metro a learning organization
that attracts, develops, motivates and retains a world-class workforce.
- Accountability for Performance and Fiscal Responsibility – To manage every taxpayer and customer-generated dollar as if it were coming from our own pocket and ensure the highest possible return on investment.
- Innovation and Technology – To actively participate in identifying
best practices for continuous improvement.
- Sustainability – To reduce, reuse and recycle all internal resources
and reduce green-house gas emissions.
- Integrity – To rely on the professional ethics and honesty of every
Metro employee.
- Teamwork – To actively blend our individual talents to achieve world-class
performance and service.
- Civil Rights – To actively promote compliance with all civil rights statutes,
regulations and policies.
- Community – To actively engage with the Community as it relates to Metro interest/services.
Examples of Duties
- Repairs damaged bodies and body parts of revenue buses using a variety of hand and power tools following blue prints, specifications, diagrams and repair manuals
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Examines damage to vehicles and estimates cost of repairs
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Straightens body panels, bent frames, supporting structures and other parts damaged in accidents
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Removes damaged parts, including panels, and floors, using wrenches and cutting tools
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Bolts, rivets, and welds replacement parts in position
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Files, grinds, and sands repaired surfaces, including bondo patches
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Removes upholstery, accessories, electrical and hydraulic systems, window and seat assemblies and trim to allow access to damaged body structure
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Adjusts headlights, aligns frames and suspensions after repair of body
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Leads employees by assigning work and providing training
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Contributes to ensuring that the EEO policies and programs of Metro are carried out
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Essential Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of:
- Theories, principles, and practices in the repair of revenue bus bodies, frames, and structural parts
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Operations of various hand and power tools and equipment, including wrenches, cutting torches, welding equipment, hydraulic jacks and sanders
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Power equipment operations and safety
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Shop mathematics
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Vehicle operations and safety
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Ability to:
- Repair revenue bus bodies, frames and structural parts
Read, understand, and apply blueprints, diagrams and specifications
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Assess cost of repairs
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Safely operate Metro vehicles
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Safely operate a variety of hand and power tools and equipment
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Communicate effectively with others
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Follow verbal and written instructions
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Lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds
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Travel to offsite locations within a reasonable timeframe
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Read, write, speak, and understand English
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Minimum Qualifications
Potential candidates interested in the BODY REPAIRER "A" LEADER position MUST meet
the following requirements:
- Four years of journey-level experience performing repair of heavy vehicle or automotive bodies and related parts and structures preferred
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Experience repairing buses and related parts and structures desirable
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Valid California Class C driver's license
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Special Conditions
- Must possess required standard tools of the specified trade
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Must wear required safety equipment whenever on duty
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Must comply with all California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal/OSHA) regulations and utilize approved safety equipment and personal protective gear including, but not limited to, respirators, eye and hearing protective devices (HPD), if and when required
- Positions in this classification are considered safety sensitive under Federal Transit Administration (FTA) drug and alcohol regulations
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| Positions in this classification are considered safety sensitive under Federal Transit Administration (FTA) drug and alcohol regulations. |
Disclaimer
This job specification is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.
Date Originally Created: 2/3/1998
Date Last Revised: 1/23/2009
ATU: 0786A