Body Repairman - City of Saskatoon, Saskatoon

Position summary

Among administration jobs Saskatoon opportunities, the City of Saskatoon is seeking a permanent full-time Body Repairman (Journeyman) for Saskatoon Transit within the Transportation and Construction division. Under the supervision of the Body Shop Supervisor, this ATU 615 position maintains and repairs transit vehicle and equipment bodies.

Day-to-day

The successful candidate will handle hands-on maintenance, equipment upkeep, and safety compliance across transit assets in Saskatchewan.

• Performs collision repair and refinishing.
• Performs checks, routines and procedures required to assure compliance with system standards, applicable laws and safety regulations.
• Refurbishes bodies, seats and interiors of vehicles and equipment.
• Reports observed defects and potential problem areas encountered while performing repairs.
• Makes minor repair and replacement decisions in accordance with system preventive maintenance programs and Saskatchewan Government Insurance approved estimates.
• Provides reports, and other data as required, to properly record the work performed and the condition of the vehicle or component.
• Uses tools, shop equipment and materials safely, effectively and economically.
• Provides, and participates in, on-the-job training as required by maintenance staff to ensure that work is performed in an efficient and safe manner.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Candidates looking to secure administration jobs Saskatoon or City of Saskatoon jobs Saskatoon must meet specific educational, certification, and experiential requirements to qualify.

• Grade 12 education.
• Possession of a valid Saskatchewan Journeyperson Motor Vehicle Body Repairer certificate.
• Five years' experience as a Journeyperson including experience with MIG welders, painting and refinishing.
• Experience in the repair of aluminium panels and sub-framing on monocoque style construction of buses and coaches would be an asset.
• Possession of a valid Saskatchewan Class 5A Driver's Licence. (1A would be an asset.)
• Considerable knowledge of the methods, procedures, equipment and materials used in transit vehicle body repair and maintenance.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a minimum of supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to learn simple upholstering techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to work courteously and effectively with other civic employees, the public and suppliers.
• Physical ability to perform the assigned duties.