Auto Body and Collision Damage Repairer

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 an Auto Body and Collision Damage Repairer to diagnose, repair and inspect buses pertaining to bodywork and associated components. Responsible for carrying out the diagnosis and repair of damaged bus exterior and interior panels, glass, structural components, 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. The work will also require the preparing and painting of repair areas and replacement panels.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• Must possess an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). 
• Must possess a valid 310B Certification of Qualification with Red Seal endorsement as an Auto Body and Collision Damage Repairer. This is normally obtained through Grade 12 education plus the successful completion of the apprenticeship program.
• Must possess knowledge of heavy truck or bus maintenance and repair methods, with the ability to read and understand OEM specifications.
• Must be able to obtain Forklift certificate.
• Must successfully complete environmental, safety and any other training required by corporate policy.
• Must possess a valid Ontario Class “G” driver’s licence and must meet the corporate standard for a good driving record.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Class “C” driver’s licence and “Z” endorsement. 

• Ability to obtain job related certifications as required.

   

Location: Streetsville Garage

Days of Work / Shift Hours: Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday 05:00 – 15:00

Off Days: Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 

What will I be doing?

• This is diverse and complex vehicle body repair work in the maintenance, repairing, rebuilding, painting and modification of Metrolinx buses.
• The work involves, carrying out the diagnosis, replacement and repair of damaged bus exterior and interior panels, structural components, seats/upholstery, flooring and the replacement of windshields and glass.
• Performing the replacement, adjustment, or repair of defective parts and components.
• Fabricating, shaping, and attaching structural and body components and manufacturing special components as required. 
• Preparing and painting of repair areas and replacement panels.
• Inspecting buses to determine extent of damage or defects and repair requirements.
• Perform the removal, installation and or repairing of defective mechanical, pneumatic, electrical or hydraulic components, including accessibility equipment.
• Performing weld repairs using various welding processes such as oxy-acetylene, MIG welding, plastic, vinyl flooring, etc.
• Performing yard and road tests, to ensure repairs meet Metrolinx and MTO standards.
• When required attending, on-the-road service calls.
• Assigning tasks and providing on-the-job training to SP1s, Apprentices and other Autobody and Collision Damage Repairers.

• 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 hr.recruitment@metrolinx.com.

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 be 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.