Auto body Collision Technician

Metrolinx is connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Metrolinx operates GO Transit and UP Express, as well as the PRESTO fare payment system. We are also building new and improved rapid transit, including GO Expansion, Light Rail Transit routes, and major expansions to Toronto’s subway system, to get people where they need to go, better, faster and easier. Metrolinx is an agency of the Government of Ontario. At Metrolinx, equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to living our values of serving with passion, thinking forward and playing as a team.

Our Bus Fleet Maintenance Office is seeking a bodyperson to diagnose, repair and inspect buses pertaining to bodywork and associated components. Responsible for carrying out the diagnosis of damaged bus bodywork, fittings and furnishings/upholstery. Implementing replacements, adjustments, or repairs to defective parts and components. Fabricating, shaping, and attaching structural and body components and constructing special components as required.

What will I be doing?

• Successful completion of high school.
• A minimum of one (1) years’ experience as a Journeyman Bodyman in a Transit or similar heavy duty repair environment.
• Detailed knowledge of heavy transit bus maintenance and repair, manufacturers specifications and schematics, MTO specifications and requirements pertaining to legislated bus inspection requirements, state of the art transit and mechanical technology.
• Must be able to obtain Forklift certificate
• Must have an Interprovincial/Provincial Motor Vehicle Body Repair licence.
• Must successfully complete environmental, safety and any other training required by corporate policy.
• Must have a valid Ontario Class “G” driver’s licence and must meet corporate standard for a good driving record.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Class “C” driver’s licence and “Z” endorsement. Must be able to obtain Ozone Depletion Card.
• Ability to obtain job related certifications as required.

Location: Oshawa

Days of Work / Shift Hours: Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday 14:30 – 00:30

Off Days: Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• Carrying out the diagnosis of damaged bus bodywork, fittings and furnishings/upholstery.
• Implementing replacements, adjustments, or repairs to defective parts and components.
• Fabricating, shaping, and attaching structural and body components and constructing special components as required.
• Examining buses to determine extent of defects and repair requirements.
• Adjusting, repairing or replacing defective mechanical, pneumatic, electrical or hydraulic components, including accessibility equipment.
• Applying various methods of welding for repairs such as oxy-acetylene, electric Arc, mig welding, etc.
• Carrying out shop and road tests, including diagnostic tests, to verify the effectiveness of completed repairs.
• Completing on-the-road service calls.
• Assigning helper tasks and providing on-the-job training to apprentices and journeyman bodypersons.
• Performing other related duties as assigned within classification and lower.

Accommodation: We value the unique skills and experiences each person brings to Metrolinx and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment. We are committed to the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act so if you require accommodation during the hiring process, please let our Recruitment team know by contacting us at: 416-202-5601 or email Application Process: All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Metrolinx will be using email to communicate with you for all job competitions. It is your responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time-sensitive correspondence, we recommend that you check your email regularly. If no response is received, we will assume you are no longer interested in pursuing the opportunity. Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any background information provided is misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, Metrolinx reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of your application. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. WE ARE AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER.
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