Body Person

Duties

General body work, including maintenance and collision repair work on buses and other transit vehicles: metal bumping, filling, sanding, riveting, panel replacement, frame straightening, floor repairs, glass replacements, and all required body work.

Qualifications

BCTQ in Automotive Collision Repair.
Must have served an apprenticeship as a collision repair technician.
Preference will be given to applicants who have some experience in bus repair and in glass replacement and who hold an Automotive Painting Certificate.
Must possess a valid driver’s licence, Class 3 or higher, with airbrake endorsement and demonstrated safe driving record.

Additional information

Please submit a copy of your trade certification and a current 5-year Driver’s Abstract and Claims Experience Summary with your resume and covering letter.

SERVICE

Duties

Will perform any duties incidental to the servicing of buses such as fuelling, checking and maintaining proper oil and water levels, washing and cleaning the interiors and exteriors of buses.
May be required to hostle, operate or drive any equipment incidental to garage work.
While assisting Tradespersons, perform any duties incidental to garage work which will include, but not be limited to: assisting in the carrying out of inspections, repairs and overhauls to equipment; assisting Tradespersons to carry out minor repairs and adjustments to equipment; obtaining parts, tools and supplies
Servicepersons may be required to use any tools necessary in carrying out their duties but will not be required to own tools.

Qualifications

Full technical high school or equivalent. Mechanical ability or aptitude desirable. Vocational courses in mechanical or electrical subjects an advantage.
An equivalent combination of training and experience will be considered. Must hold a valid unrestricted BC Driver’s licence, with preference given to individuals who hold a Class 3 or higher, with Air Brake Endorsement and a demonstrated safe driving record.
Must be capable, upon completion of in house training, of holding a Class 2 licence with Air Brake Endorsement.
An ELTT in Commercial Transport or Heavy Duty Mechanics is preferred.

Additional information

Will be required to work all shifts and must be able to work outdoors.
Will be required to work with and around cleaning agents, lubricants and dust.
A current 5-year Driver’s Abstract must accompany application.
If you are shortlisted for an interview and do not currently hold a Class 3 or higher licence, you will be required to obtain a Class 2 learners driver’s licence prior to interview or testing.

UTILITY

Duties
While assisting Journeypersons, perform any duties incidental to garage work which will include, but not be limited to:

Assisting in the carrying out of inspections (i.e. responsible for draining and refilling all oils, filter replacement and lubricating all necessary parts as per the bus inspection sheet);
Assisting Tradespersons to carry out minor repairs and adjustments to equipment;
Obtaining of parts, tools and supplies;
Acting as helpers to Tradespersons in any classification;
Maintaining supplies of all bulk fluids (i.e. all oils and antifreeze);
Replacing tireperson when necessary;
General garage housekeeping in the absence of the Janitor;
Perform change-offs and other duties assigned by the shift supervisor;
Maintains records of vehicle mileage, inventory and dispersal of lubricants, antifreeze and other products as required.
Utilitypersons may be required to use tools necessary in carrying out their duties but will not be required to own tools.

Qualifications

Full technical high school or equivalent.
Mechanical ability or aptitude desirable.
Vocational courses in mechanical or electrical subjects an advantage.
An equivalent combination of training and experience will also be considered.
Must hold a valid BC Driver’s license, Class 3 with Air Brake Endorsement or higher and demonstrated safe driving record.
An ELTT in Commercial Transport or Heavy Duty Mechanics is preferred.

Additional information

BC Transit