Transit Auto Body Technician

Salary : $80,745.60 - $115,356.80 Annually

Location : Multiple locations in King County, WA

Job Type : Multiple job types-career service and / or temp

Job Number : 2025ECB23903

Department : MTD - Metro Transit

Division : Vehicle Maintenance

Opening Date : 02 / 14 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 3 / 2025 4 : 00 PM Pacific

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit : J2 : ATU L587-Transit

Full- or Part-Time : Full Time

Hours / Week : 40 hours / week

Summary

• This position is available to all qualified candidates, including the general public and King County Employees.

King County Metro Transit 's Vehicle Maintenance Division is immediately hiring to fill multiple vacancies within the Transit Auto Body Technician position! Both career service and Term-Limited Temporary / Special Duty Assignment position types are available. Join our dynamic team of journey-level professionals apply now to be included in our one- day hiring event, tentatively scheduled for March 20 and 21 !

As an Auto Body Technician for Metro, you will play an essential role in maintaining and repairing our fleet of transit coaches, non-revenue vehicles, automotives, and related equipment. You'll perform heavy-duty autobody repair, frame straightening, and structural maintenance work on vehicles such as buses, trolleys, transit vans, streetcars, trucks, cars, cleaners, and forklifts. Work includes fabricating metal and fiberglass body sections, sheet metal body repair, and operating various metal, glass, and woodworking equipment on a daily basis. This role is vital to keeping our transit system running smoothly and safely, providing reliable transportation to our community. Your expertise in sheet metal fabrication, body and structural repairs, and working with diverse materials will make you an invaluable asset to our team.

If you are collaborative, committed to safe work practices, and passionate about working in a diverse environment, Metro is the place for you. Enjoy excellent benefits, competitive pay, and plenty of opportunities to grow. At Metro, you'll be part of a nationally recognized leader in public transportation. Join us in shaping the future of transit! Let's move King County forward together.

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Who may apply : We are accepting applications from all qualified candidates including the general public and current King County Employees. Scroll down to the 'Supplemental Information' section for details about our hiring event and how to apply.

Qualified military veterans and spouses are highly encouraged to apply! Be sure to detail any military experience and related duties in the Work Experience section of your application. Relevant MOS's may include : Air Force- 2A711, 2A731, 2A751, 2A771, 2A7X1, 2T315, 2T335, 2T355, 2T3x5 / Army- 15G44B, 91W, 44A, 44B, 91W / Coast Guard- 312 / Marine Corps- 1316, 3513 / Navy- I51A, 001805, AM / Space Force-2A711, 2A731, 2A751, 2A771, 2A7X1

Pay and Benefits : In addition to an amazing full-range benefits package, King County Metro offers some of the best pay rates in the region. The starting pay for Journey Level Transit Auto Body Technicians is at 90% of the pay scale, and additional shift differentials are paid to those working second and third shifts. The current Journey-Level hourly rates are below :

Career Service positions are also eligible for a tool allowance, tool insurance, and can purchase work tools at Metro's contracted rate!

Safety-Sensitive Position

This position is considered safety-sensitive. Applicants for positions defined as safety sensitive are required to undergo drug testing prior to employment, and subsequent to commencement of employment, will be subject to random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return to duty and follow-up drug and alcohol testing in compliance with Federal DOT alcohol and controlled substances testing program protocols.

Position and Vacancy Details : This recruitment will be used to fill multiple Transit Auto Body Technician positions within the Vehicle Maintenance division, including Career Service, Special Duty Assignment (SDA), and 17-month Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) vacancies which may be eligible for extension. Some initial vacancies are temporary in duration, but are full-time, benefit eligible, and may have the opportunity to covert to career service (permanent) positions, when possible. Vehicle Maintenance invests heavily in its staff development, and SDA / TLT positions give candidates a chance to gain knowledge, skills, and experiences that can be applied to future opportunities. An eligibility list of qualified candidates may be created to fill future Transit Auto Body Technician positions as they become available. If created, the eligibility list would be active for 12 months from the establishment of the list, and utilized at the hiring authority's discretion.

For more information : If you have any questions about this position, it's requirements, or if you would like to have a confidential discussion about the opportunity, you are invited to contact our recruiter : Emily Clark (She / Her), Senior Talent Advisor : or 206-477-8373.

Job Duties

Applying equity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. In this role you will apply equity and social justice principles that exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices to all aspects of the work. As the Transit Auto Body Technician, you will also :

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS : Work is performed in an automobile and transit bus bay setting where there is exposure to moving machinery, fumes, and solvents. The employee performs large amounts of sanding so there is an exposure to dust, even while utilizing vacuum equipment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS : Work requires the ability to meet peak and prolonged physical effort on a regular basis. Frequent lifting or carrying of welding and cutting tools weighing up to 50 pounds is required. Occasionally carrying, with assistance, metal, wood, equipment, and other objects weighing up to 100 pounds, is also required.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

This position requires Journey-Level knowledge of autobody, structural maintenance, and sheet metal repair work, which includes knowledge of all related specialized equipment.

To qualify for this position applicants must have the following minimum qualifications :

4 years of hands-on experience performing body / structural repairs and sheet metal fabrication for automotive and heavy-duty equipment. OR

Desirable qualifications include (but are NOT required) :

Necessary Special Requirements :

Candidates without a current CDL will be required to obtain a Class B Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) with a passenger endorsement and air brake restriction removed before receiving a formal offer. After hire, King County Metro Transit will provide you with paid training on our equipment, so you can obtain the required Class B CDL.

Pre-hire requirements, if offered the position :

Supplemental Information

How to apply : If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application process, or if you have questions : please contact Emily Clark (She / Her), Senior Talent Advisor : emclark@kingcounty.gov or 206-877-8373.

The following application materials are required :

No additional attachments or documents will be considered.

Note : As a public employer, King County adheres to strict guidelines when reviewing applications. When listing the job duties within your Work Experience section, describe how you specifically meet the job experience and qualifications needed. List all important information and transferable skills, abilities, knowledge, and experience for the review team to consider, and leave out the non-transferable duties. Information provided in response to the Supplemental Questions must be supported by the details in the Work Experience section and should follow the outlined application instructions.

King County Career Support Services offers a webpage with free guidance, resources, and checklists available to help you present your skills and experience competitively for King County Recruitments. Visit the bottom of this website for more information and resources : Career Support Services - King County, Washington. Applicants who are unable to apply online should follow the instructions at Application FAQ's- King County. For technical support related to your application, contact the GovernmentJobs' applicant support team for assistance : 1 855-524-5627.

Selection process : Applications will be reviewed to determine if the candidate meets the qualifications and requirements posted within this job announcement. The most competitive candidates presenting evidence that they meet or exceed the qualifications noted above will be invited to participate in the "One-Stop" hiring event on one of the dates listed below :

Those who receive conditional offers at the hiring event will be asked to complete their Drug and Alcohol screening the same day. Most requirements can be completed online and in-person at the hiring event, but additional time away from any current employment will be required to complete a job-specific physical (completed at any of our partner provider clinic locations, Concentra clinics), and to obtain a Commercial Learner's Permit, as necessary.

Once the selected candidate(s) passes the pre-employment process, a final offer will be extended and an official start date will be determined. Our goal is to have the hired candidate(s) start on April 14th 2025, but this will be determined by how quickly the candidate completes the requirements listed above. Candidates hired from an eligibility list at a later date will have their pre-employment process begin at that time.

Work Schedule and Location : Work is performed at the job site, 40-hours per week with two consecutive days off (not necessarily Saturday and Sunday). Work schedules and locations are based on a seniority "pick" system. This position is not exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act, and is therefore eligible for overtime hours. Employees must be able and willing to work any shift, including any combination of days off, at any location.

Union Representation : This position is represented by Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 587.

Classification Code : 8445100 Transit Sheet Metal Worker

About King County and Metro Transit Vehicle Maintenance - #TradesJobs

As a mobility agency, we move hundreds of thousands of people in our region each day, helping connect them to greater opportunities such as new jobs, better education, critical medical appointments, or a chance to start over. Metro Transit's Vehicle Maintenance Division operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and we take pride in meeting our customers' expectations by providing safe, dependable, clean, and environmentally sound vehicles.

Metro has long been an innovator in green vehicle technology and is steadily pursuing our goal of becoming a zero-emission fleet by transitioning to battery-electric buses. Our Vehicle Maintenance Division values teamwork, communication, diversity, and social justice, and we are committed to working in a timely, cost-effective, and environmentally sensitive manner.

Investing in YOU

King County is dedicated to creating a workplace that embraces your talents and passion for public service; provides competitive pay and benefits; promotes racial diversity and cultural responsiveness; cares about your health and safety in and out of work; offers equitable development and advancement opportunities; and embraces technology, tools and systems that work for you. To learn more about "Investing in YOU," please visit : https : / / kingcounty.gov / en / legacy / depts / human-resources / investing-in-you

Forbes named King County one of Washington State's best employers.

Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.

Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion, and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention are how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles- we are one team; we lead the way; and are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native Americans, people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQIA , people living with disabilities, and veterans.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay, or other forms of compensation.

For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact :

Emily Clark (she / her), Senior Talent Advisor : EmClark@kingcounty.gov

King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs :

Life and disability insurance : employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents

Retirement : eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan

Transportation program and ORCA transit pass

12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays

Generous vacation and paid sick leave

Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves

Flexible Spending Account

Wellness programs

Onsite activity centers

Employee Giving Program

Employee assistance programs

Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position

Training and career development programs

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This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.

NOTE : Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and / or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.

For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.

How many years of Journey-Level working experience do you have performing body repair, structural maintenance, and / or sheet metal repair for automotive / heavy duty equipment? Note : This experience must be clearly reflected in your application's Work Experience section.

What education or training do you have in the areas of body repair, structural maintenance, and / or sheet metal repair for automotive / heavy duty equipment? Check all that apply.

In regards to the previous question : If you completed a relevant community college program or accredited apprenticeship, please tell us where and when you completed this formalized education. If you have not completed a program or apprenticeship, please write "N / a" or skip to the next question.

Please tell us the types of vehicles and equipment you have done autobody or structural repairs on after major collision or accident damage. Note : This information should also be reflected in the job duties you add to the application's Work Experience section.

This position requires you supply your own tools for the job. A list of required tools will be provided during the one-stop hiring event. Please answer "Yes" if you understand the requirement.

Please check all materials that you have professional experience working with and repairing. This experience must be easily identified / detailed in the work experience section of your application. Select all that apply :

Please check all equipment that you have professional experience setting up and operating. This experience must be easily identified / detailed in the work experience section of your application. Check all that apply.

MTD - If you are using related military experience to qualify for this position, please provide your Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) and any additional details in this space. If you held multiple MOS, feel free to indicate more than one.

Please indicate the type of driver's license(s) you possess. Check all that apply :

If you indicated above that you have had a license in a state other than Washington in the last five years, list the state(s) and the years the license(s) was valid. Otherwise, please enter "N / A."

Has your license been revoked or suspended in the last five years? Please indicate how many times, regardless of reason.

If your license has been revoked or suspended in the last five years, please indicate the reason(s) below. Check all that apply.

Do you have any of the following violations on your driving record in the last five (5) years? Select all that apply. (Your full five-year driving abstract will be evaluated as a part of this recruitment process.)

Do you have any of the following violations, considered serious traffic violations by the Washington Administrative Code, on your driving record in the last TWELVE (12)months? Select all that apply.

MTD - Have you tested positive, or refused to test, on any pre-employment drug or alcohol test administered by an employer to which you applied, but did not get hired, for safety-sensitive transportation work covered by the DOT drug and alcohol testing rules during the past two years?

MTD - If you answered yes to the previous question, list for which employer and when? If no, please answer "N / A".

Have you been terminated, or have you resigned in lieu of termination, from any position in the last ten years? (This does not include layoff / Reduction in Force.)

If you answered yes to the previous question, please provide the name of the employer(s) and a truthful and full explanation for the termination(s.) If not, please answer "N / A." Please note, a response other than N / A is NOT an automatic disqualifier. Answers are used to gain further information and to confirm any future hiring complies with King County policy.

MTD - If you have a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, will you need accommodation in the recruitment process? This confidential information is solicited for the purposes of providing reasonable accommodation.

MTD - Are you applying to this position as an eligible current or previous King County Employee Priority Placement Program Participant? ANDIs this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff? ANDDo you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?

MTD - If you answered yes to the question above and you are applying for this position as a Priority Placement Participant, to be considered, you must provide the following three pieces of information in the space provided : 1. The title you held when you received your layoff notice2. The department you worked in3. The effective date of your layoff

MTD - Where did you first hear about this employment opportunity?

MTD - If you selected "f" or "g" to the previous question, indicate which job fair or "other" source where you found out about this opportunity.

MTD -Do you have any relatives who work for King County's METRO Transit Department?

MTD - If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please provide the Division of King County Metro that they currently work in. Select all that apply.

If we need to contact you by phone, when is the best possible day / time to call you during the work week?

Required Question

Salary : $80,746 - $115,357