Autobody Technician
Company: NJ Transit
Location: Newark
Posted on: April 15, 2024
Job Description:
Now Offering Signing Bonuses for CDL A/B License and Permit
Holders Forbes List of America's Best Employers 2021, 2022, & 2023
Move forward with us! At NJ TRANSIT, you'll join us in transforming
the third-largest transportation agency in North America. We are
committed to delivering safe, reliable service that gets our
customers to their destinations on time-and we're looking to hire
talented folks with a love of learning to make it all possible.
Summary Under the direction of the Superintendent or General
Foreman, a Bus Mechanic is responsible for repairing NJ TRANSIT
buses for maintenance work. Roles and Responsibilities: Conducts
removal, replacement, and/or alignment on all body parts and
components fastened to NJ Transit Busses; as well as:
- Ability to perform body work and accident repairs.
- Ability to lay out work, fabricate items as needed, and
assemble same.
- Demonstrate ability with the use of tools - hydraulic pistons,
come-a-longs, - porta-powers, frame straightening devices,
etc.
- Must be able to remove, replace and/or align all body parts and
components that are fastened on the bus (MCI, Nova, Neoplan, and
Nabi Coaches).
- Must be able to work in confined areas using respirators and
full air supplied self-contained overalls.
- Ability to fill and sand body parts and fiberglass.
- Must be able to cut and tack weld.
- Must be able to fill out forms; be able to read and understand
parts manuals required in carrying out duties for this
position.
- Must have a valid CDL license, Class B with "P" endorsement and
medical certificate.
- Accurately fill out daily time tickets.
- Keep area clean, uncluttered, and safe. Must follow established
Shop safety policy and procedures.
- Must be willing to work overtime when requested Education,
Experience, and Qualifications:
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Must have a high school diploma or GED, ASE certification a
plus
- Possess at least three (3) years of auto body shop
experience
- Possess a valid NJ License with the ability to obtain a CDL
License with passenger endorsement OR possess a valid NY/PA CDL
with passenger endorsement
- Be able to pass the pre-employment physical and background
checks
- Have a good driving record with less than five (5) points
- Normal working hours are 7:30 am-4:00 pm Monday to Friday
(possible overtime) At NJ TRANSIT, you will enjoy a competitive
salary and excellent benefit package:
- $6,000 Signing Bonus for CDL A or B License Holders (must have
air brake and passenger endorsement)
- $3,000 Signing Bonus for CDL A or B Permit Holders with air
brake and passenger endorsement (also CDL A or B licenses holders
that have either air brake or passenger endorsement)
- Full benefit package including medical, prescription, dental &
vision
- Pension plan plus 457 tax-deferred savings plan
- Growth Opportunities
- Paid time off
- Assistance obtaining your CDL (for NJ drivers only) At NJ
TRANSIT, we support and depend upon the diversity of our staff. NJ
TRANSIT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Terms and Conditions
Apply. This position is deemed safety sensitive per the Department
of Transportation (DOT) Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations. The
DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not
authorize the use of marijuana for any reason . It is unacceptable
for any safety-sensitive employee subject to drug testing under DOT
regulations to use recreational or medical marijuana. The
prohibition includes any derivative of marijuana such as CBD oils,
teas, etc. T he use of recreational and medical marijuana is a
violation of NJ TRANSIT's Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy
for safety-sensitive employees. Code: INDBU2
Keywords: NJ Transit, Elizabeth , Autobody Technician, Professions , Newark, New Jersey
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