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Vehicle & Equipment Body Mechanic (0621)

Septa
Philadelphia, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/17/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/16/2025

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is the sixth largest transportation system in the United States, with a vast network of fixed route services including bus, subway / elevated, trackless trolley, light rail, and commuter rail serving a 2,200 square mile service region. We are seeking candidates for the position of Vehicle & Equipment Body Mechanic (0621) in both City Transit and Regional Rail.

  • Starting Pay Rate : $32.03 / hour - After 12 Months : $35.59, based on applicable contract.

OVERALL DESCRIPTION

THIS OPENING IS AT FRANKFORD

As an experienced vehicle body mechanic, inspects, analyzes, estimates scope of work and repairs vehicles and equipment.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILTIES

  • Inspects, analyzes collision damage and estimates scope of work.
  • Repairs vehicles and equipment to include removal and installation of interior and exterior body components (i.e. panels, bumpers, skins, access doors, windows, trim, floors and coverages, set frames, etc.)
  • Makes collision repairs such as applying body filler, straightening metal panels, underframes and brackets.
  • Patches, splices; dresses to finish by grinding, sanding, filing.
  • Cleans, file, sands, and primes exterior and interior parts. Paints / blends, enamel and urethane finish on body surfaces.
  • Removes and replaces electrical and pneumatic parts, shafts, rollers and tracks, rehang doors and posts.
  • Chips, scrapes, grinds rust from structural steel framework. Cuts, fabricates and replaces structural components. Use all types of welding, cutting, and joining equipment.
  • ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILTIES

    QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

  • Must possess valid driver's license.
  • Must satisfactorily complete written test and complete the performance test as required by labor agreement.
  • Must be experienced vehicle rebuilder with skills in sheet metal work, fiberglass repair, carpentry and welding.
  • Will be required to possess and / or obtain necessary tools as detailed on job tool list.
  • Will be required to detail relevant training and work experience when requested.
  • IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

  • Experienced working on mass transit vehicles preferred but not required.
  • SEPTA is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

    Nearest Major Market : Philadelphia

    Salary : $32

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