Transit Sheet Metal Worker (Heavy Equipment Autobody Collision Repair)
Company: King County
Location: Seattle
Posted on: October 14, 2024
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Job Description:
Applying equity and social justice principles is a daily
responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County
employees. In this role you will apply equity and social justice
principles that exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices
to all aspects of the work. As the Sheet Metal Worker, you will:
Perform body repair, frame straightening and structural maintenance
work on transit coaches and equipment, such as buses, trolleys,
trucks, cars, cleaners, forklifts, streetcars, line hoisters, and
ventilation systems. Perform sheet metal body repair on vehicles
involving sheet metal layout, template making and fabricating, and
repairing metal and fiberglass body sections. Cut, form, weld,
rivet and braze metals in repairing and fabricating body and
equipment sections working from blueprints, sketches, and
instructions. Repair and replace various vehicle parts of non-metal
materials including glass, cloth, wood, plastic, rubber, and
fiberglass. Make minor repairs to electrical wiring when removing
or replacing marker lights, headlights, taillights, and interior
lights. Repair body sections and parts of damaged transit coaches
involving sheet metal and other related structural work. Prime
sheet metal surfaces and structures to prevent corrosion and
contamination as required. Perform sheet metal repair work on
equipment and facilities such as cyclone cleaners, ventilation
systems, garage doors, passenger shelters and other components and
equipment. Setup and operate metal, glass and wood working
equipment, such as shears, brakes, rollers, grinders, saws, jacks,
punches, folders, drills, sanders, gas and electric welders and
frame-straightening equipment. Assist other repair units in
performing repair and mechanical work. Entering and extracting data
using a computer terminal. Perform other duties as assigned.
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills: This position
requires Journey Level knowledge of sheet metal repairs and
structural maintenance work and knowledge of all related
specialized equipment. Candidates without the necessary skills will
be screened out of the process prior to any testing. At a minimum,
to qualify for this position applicants must meet one of the
following qualifications: Four or more years of automotive body
repair experience. A combination of a two-year automotive body
repair community college program and two or more years of
automotive body repair experience. Completion of a two-year
automotive body repair apprenticeship program and two or more years
of automotive body repair experience. In addition, the most
competitive candidates will also have: Documented experience in the
repair of heavy equipment such as passenger coaches or other
similar vehicles. Knowledge of sheet metal fabrication, layout, and
bench work. Necessary Special Requirements: Must pass drug and
alcohol testing provision for safety-sensitive positions as
required by the U.S. Department of Transportation, 49 CFR Parts 40
and 655. Must pass a post-offer, pre-employment physical
examination. A valid Washington State driver license and acceptable
five-year driving record. If an out-of-state driver’s license you
must obtain a WA state license within 30 days of hire Once a
candidate receives a conditional offer of employment, they must
obtain a Washington State Class B Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP)
with the Air Brake restriction removed and a Passenger endorsement,
prior to receiving a formal offer of employment. A candidate
holding a valid commercial driver license (CDL) must meet Class B
definitions and have the Air Brake restriction removed and a
Passenger endorsement or pass the necessary permit tests prior to
receiving a formal offer. Please Note: to obtain a CLP in
Washington State, you must be able to provide your current license,
Social Security number and proof of U.S. Citizenship or Lawful
Permanent Residency. For more information visit
http://www.dol.wa.gov/friverslicense /cdlcdip.html . For this
position, it's essential that you furnish your own tools for the
job. A list of required tools will be provided during the interview
process. Date posted: 08/13/2024
Keywords: King County, Federal Way , Transit Sheet Metal Worker (Heavy Equipment Autobody Collision Repair), Professions , Seattle, Washington
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