Body Repair Technician

Pierce Transit is an independent municipal organization, dedicated to fulfilling the mission of improving the quality of life in our community by providing safe, reliable, innovative, and useful transportation services that are locally based and regionally connected.

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Body Repair Technician to perform journey-level body repair and refinishing on buses, vans, trucks, and automobiles. Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, this position is responsible for ensuring vehicles are repaired safely, efficiently, and in accordance with established standards. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong technical expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to independently determine appropriate repair methods, procedures, and materials to restore vehicle bodies to a safe and serviceable condition.

This is a full-time position with benefits. Your work schedule will be based on seniority. Please see the information below for details about shift differential pay.

• Body Repair and Restoration – Repairs and restores vehicle bodies to safe, serviceable condition.
• Welding and Refinishing – Performs welding, metal fabrication, painting, and surface finishing.
• Safety and Compliance – Follows safety procedures and properly uses tools, equipment, and PPE.
• Technical Judgment and Problem-Solving – Selects appropriate repair methods, materials, and procedures.
• Teamwork and Work Management – Maintains accurate records, organized work spaces, and effective working relationships.

Shift differential:
Employees are eligible for differential pay per the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU), Local #758 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

Tool Allowance:
Body Repair Technicians are provided with an annual tool allowance of five hundred dollars ($500).

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• At Pierce Transit, our employees’ health is important to us too! That’s why we offer two on-site employee fitness rooms and an incredible Wellness Program in addition to excellent medical, dental, and vision packages.
• If your career goals change while you are employed, we are here to help. Pierce Transit offers $5,000 per year (up to a total of $18,000) in Tuition Assistance after your one-year anniversary. Certifications, and career skills must be connected to a job at Pierce Transit.
• All Pierce Transit employees are required to participate in the Washington State Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). Pierce Transit offers two Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) plans to choose from, PERS2 and PERS3, as well as a matching program for 457 deferred compensations.
• Employees are not covered under the Social Security System except for a 1.45% payment for Medicare.
• Pierce Transit provides an ORCA Card benefit for each employee and a family member. This benefit provides free access to service on Pierce Transit, Sound Transit, Community Transit, Everett Transit, King County Metro, Kitsap Transit, Seattle Monorail, Seattle Streetcar, King County Water Taxi and Kitsap Foot Ferry.
• PAID LEAVE:
  Full-time Pierce Transit employees are eligible to receive 11 paid holidays, 2 personal paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, 12 vacation days per year, and the ability to earn up to 2 additional personal holidays by participating in a qualifying wellness activity and the annual survey. Part-time employees receive pro-rated leave, to include sick leave, vacation, personal holiday and holiday pay.
  
  Vacation leave accrual rates increase per the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• If you’re not currently living in the Lakewood-area, that’s not a problem! We may be able to help…