Rail Body​/Paint Repairer

Job Overview

Under moderate supervision, performs all types of body and paint repairs on light rail vehicles.

$45.86/hr - $57.25/hr (This range is provided by Los Angeles Metro. Actual pay will be based on skills and experience.)

• Repair body and paint damage to the interior and exterior of light rail vehicles
• Remove vehicle parts such as headlights to perform repairs on the damaged areas
• Use Metal Inert Gas (MIG) and Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding equipment to repair damage
• Mix paints, match colors, and paint vehicle surfaces with high volume low pressure (HVLP) spray guns
• Respond to emergency body repair and maintenance requirements of rail vehicles
• Contribute to ensuring that the EEO policies and programs of Metro are carried out

• 2 years’ experience in paint and body repair of cars, trucks, or rail vehicles and six months’ welding experience
• Success in a full‑time training program from an accredited school in paint and body repair may be substituted for an equivalent amount of actual work experience
• Valid California Class C driver’s license

• Knowledge of methods, materials, equipment, and safety procedures used in the repair and painting of rail vehicle bodies
• Vehicle operation and safety protocol understanding
• Ability to perform repair and painting on a variety of rail vehicle body surfaces
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Communicate effectively with others and follow verbal and written instructions
• Safely operate Metro vehicles and a variety of tools and equipment
• Maintain simple written records
• Lift and move objects weighing up to 60 pounds
• Read, write, speak, and understand English
• Tolerate exposure to noise, unpleasant odors, and outdoor work at night and in all types of weather

• Must comply with all California Occupational Safety & Health Act (Cal/OSHA) regulations and use approved safety equipment, including respirators and hearing protective devices (HPD) as required
• Must be able to work on any one of three shifts and weekends
• May be exposed to weather, chemical, electrical, and physical hazards when performing duties
• Positions in this classification are considered safety sensitive under Federal Transit Administration (FTA) drug and alcohol regulations

Metro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, or disability. Metro does not deny participation in the application process to anyone with prior justice system involvement, in line with Fair Chance hiring practices.