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Veh Eq Body/Mechanic (0621)

Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority
Philadelphia, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/9/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/9/2025

OVERALL DESCRIPTION

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

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Inspects, analyzes collision damage and estimates scope of work.
  • Repairs vehicles and equipment to include removal and installation of interior and exterior body components ( 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 RESPONSIBILITIES

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.
  • BENEFITS  SEPTA offers a comprehensive benefits and retirement program for ALL employees, including :

    Medical –  “Minimal annual premium contribution”

    Benefit plans with  “No Employee annual premium contribution” :

    Prescription

    Dental

    Vision

    Additional benefits we offer :

    Pension Plan  /  Retirement Savings

    Defined Benefit Pension Plan

    Voluntary Governmental 457B Deferred Comp Plan

    Life Insurance

    Tuition Reimbursement

    SEPTA Transportation Pass –  FREE travel on all SEPTA modes of transportation

    SEPTA employees qualify for the  Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

    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

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