Location: Seattle,WA, USA
Summary
Transit Sheet Metal Worker (Heavy Equipment Autobody Collision Repair; transit buses, cars, utility trucks, tow trucks, trailers, and fabrication)
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Keywords: Heavy duty, autobody, collision repair, body and fender, metal fabrication, welding, panel replacement, windshield, metal straightening, restoration, custom metal work, fiber glass repair, certified body shop technician, and master collision repair technician.
Bring your safe work practice, your collaborative work style, your desire to work in a diverse work environment, and your excitement to make a difference in your community to Metro! Expand your skills while you learn to work in a large mass transit environment. Come be part of an award winning and forward-thinking organization. Stop working a job and come have a career with King County Metro.
About the Sheet Metal Worker:
Metro is looking for candidates with heavy equipment experience! Vehicle Maintenance is a very collaborative Division; we need your expertise and perspective to make us even stronger! The responsibilities of the Sheet Metal Worker include performing body repair and structural maintenance work on transit coaches and equipment, such as buses, trolleys, transit vans, trucks, cars, cleaners, forklifts, and streetcars.
In addition to an amazing full-range benefits package, the qualified Sheet Metal Workers we hire will enter the job at 90% of the pay scale. Additionally, shift differential is paid to those working second and third shifts. Shift pay is 5% for second shift and 7.5% for third shift, on top of hourly pay. Current hourly rates are:
* $44.43 - first shift
* $46.65 - second shift
* $47.76 - third shift
About the Vehicle Maintenance Division - #TradesJobs
The Mission of Vehicle Maintenance is to provide customers safe, dependable, clean transportation in a timely, cost effective, environmentally sensitive manner, with a workforce that values teamwork, communication, and diversity.
The Vehicle Maintenance section operates three shifts (day, swing, and graveyard) seven days a week at various locations throughout King County. Openings may occur on all shifts.
About King County Metro Transit
Metro is committed to providing transportation services that connect all people and all communities of King County, focused on the equitable distribution of our service and the equitable application of our work (inside and outside the agency,) and combating climate change by doing our work in a sustainable manner. Metro is King County's largest Department, employing over 5,000 people who primarily work in the field of transit operations, vehicle maintenance, transit facilities operations, and marine.
See the Supplemental Information section for details on how to apply - as a public employer, King County has strict guidelines and criteria when reviewing applications. Review this section so that you understand how to help us see just how amazing you are!
Safety Sensitive Position
This position is considered safety sensitive. Applicants for positions defined as safety sensitive are required to undergo drug testing prior to employment, and subsequent to commencement of employment, will be subject to random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return to duty and follow-up drug and alcohol testing in compliance with Federal DOT alcohol and controlled substances testing program protocols.
This position is open to both King County Employees and the general public.
Job Duties
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 /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.
Supplemental Information
Who may apply: This position is open to the general public and current King County employees. For Tips on Applying, please visit For assistance with the online application process, please contact NeoGov Customer Support at 877.###.#### or www.governmentjobs.com.
Selection process: Applications will be screened for qualifications. Applicants who provide evidence that they meet the necessary qualifications, and who are the most competitive based on their experience and the completeness of their materials, may be invited to a hands-on skills test, and one or more panel interviews.
The selected candidate(s) will be extended a conditional job offer that will be converted to a formal job offer upon completion of the pre-employment process (PEP.) The PEP will include: a physical examination and drug screen, drug and alcohol background check, record review or reference reviews, evidence of a Commercial Driver License or Commercial Learner's Permit, and review of a full five-year driving record.
Test and Interview information: Candidates passing the application screening process will have the opportunity to complete hands-on testing. Testing will be conducted onsite in King County, WA. Candidates are permitted to test once every six months. Interviews may be offered to candidates with satisfactory test scores. Unless a candidate lives out of area, all interviews will be conducted in person. Those who interview successfully will be placed on an eligibility list for placement into vacancies as they occur.
Feel free to bring your own welding helmet if you are more comfortable using yours vs METRO provided helmet during the hands on testing.
Vacancy information: This recruitment will be used to fill multiple career service positions. It may also be used to create an eligibility list of qualified candidates to fill current and future additional career service positions in this classification. Lists will remain active at the discretion of the hiring authority.
Work schedule: The Vehicle Maintenance section operates three shifts (day, swing, and graveyard) seven days a week at various locations throughout King County. Openings may occur on all shifts. Employees work a 40 hour per week schedule with two consecutive days off, but not necessarily Saturday and Sunday. Work schedules and locations are based on a seniority pick system, which occurs three times a year.
Physical Requirements: Work requires the ability to meet peak and prolonged physical effort on a regular basis. Frequent lifting or carrying of welding and cutting tools weighing up to 50 pounds is required. Occasionally carrying, with assistance, metal, wood, equipment, and other objects weighing up to 100 pounds, is also required.
Union Representation
Positions in this classification are represented by Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 587.
Classification Code
8445100
For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact:
Alex Vinson (she/her)
Human Resources Talent Advisor
...@kingcounty.gov
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Guided by our True North , we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles- we are one team; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
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To Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application process, or if you have questions, please contact Alex Vinson at ...@kingcounty.gov.
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
* Medical, dental, and vision coverage: King County pays 100% of the premiums for eligible employees and family members
* Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
* Retirement: King County employees are eligible to participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
* Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
* 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
* Generous vacation and paid sick leave
* Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
* Flexible Spending Account
* Wellness programs
* Onsite activity centers
* Employee Giving Program
* Employee assistance programs
* Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
* Training and career development programs
For additional information about employee benefits, visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page.
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
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As noted in the job announcement, this position requires Journey Level knowledge of sheet metal repairs and structural maintenance work. Please note which employer(s) listed in the application work experience section provided you with this experience. You should also verify that the duties area lists detailed information that supports this experience. If none, enter N/A .
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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. Please answer Yes if you understand the requirement.
* Yes
* No
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How many years of professional Journey Level automotive body repair experience and education through trade school or apprenticeship do you have? Check all that apply.
* Four or more years working experience
* At least two years, but not four years of working experience
* Two years auto education/ apprenticeship
* None of the above
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Have you completed a two-year automotive body repair community college program?
* Yes
* No
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If you answered, yes to the question above, please list where and when you obtained this education. If you answered, no , please list N/A .
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Have you completed a two-year automotive body repair apprenticeship program?
* Yes
* No
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If you answered, yes to the question above, please list where and when you completed this apprenticeship. If you answered, no , please list N/A .
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Do you have experience in accident/heavy collision body damage repair?
* Passenger coaches
* Automotive
* Other similar equipment
* No experience in this area
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If you checked other similar equipment above, please list all applicable equipment. Otherwise, enter N/A .
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Please check all materials that you have professional experience working with and repairing. This experience must be easily identified/detailed in the work experience section of your application.
* Metal
* Glass
* Wood
* None of the above
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Please check all equipment that you have professional experience setting up and operating. This experience must be easily identified/detailed in the work experience section of your application. Check all that apply.
* Shears
* Brakes
* Rollers
* Grinders
* Saws
* Jacks
* Punches
* Folders
* Drills
* Sanders
* Gas Welders
* Electric Welders
* Frame straightening equipment
* None of the above
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Have you tested positive, or refused to test, on any pre-employment drug or alcohol test administered by an employer to which you applied, but did not get hired, for safety-sensitive transportation work covered by the DOT drug and alcohol testing rules during the past two years?
* Yes
* No
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If yes, for which employer and when? If no, please answer, N/A .
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Do you currently possess a valid standard Driver License? Please ALSO indicate if you hold a Class A or Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL) or Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) and the air brake or passenger endorsements. Check all that apply.
* Standard driver license
* Class A CDL or CLP
* Class B CDL or CLP
* Air brake restriction removed
* Passenger endorsement
* I do not currently have a valid driver license
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Have you had a driver license in a state other than Washington in the last five years?
* Yes
* No
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If you indicated above that you have had a license in a state other than Washington in the last five years, list the state(s) and the years you had the license(s). Otherwise, please enter N/A.
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Has your license been revoked or suspended in the last five years?
* Yes
* No
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Has your license been revoked or suspended in the last five years?
* One time
* More than once
* My license has not been revoked or suspended in the last five years
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If your license has been suspended in the last five years, please indicate the reason below. Check all that apply.
* Moving violation(s)
* Unpaid parking ticket(s) , Unpaid traffic ticket(s)
* Child support balance due
* My license has not been suspended in the last five years
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Do you have any of the following violation on your driving record in the last five years? Select all that apply.
* Reckless or negligent driving
* DWI/DUI (driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol)
* Hit and run incident for which you were ticketed
* Vehicular homicide or vehicular assault
* Open container violation
* More than one at-fault accident
* None of the above
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Do you have any of the following violations, considered serious traffic violations by the Washington Administrative Code, on your driving record in the last TWELVE months? Select all that apply.
* Following too closely
* Failure to stop
* Failure to yield right of way
* Speed too fast for conditions, or speeding 15+ miles over the posted limit
* Improper lane change
* Improper or erratic lane changes to include improper overtaking on the right, improper overtaking... Improper or erratic lane changes to include improper overtaking on the right, improper overtaking on the left, or improper driving to the left of center of roadway
* Reckless endangerment of emergency zone or roadway workers
* None of the above
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How many at-fault accidents have you had in the last five years?
* One at-fault accident
* More than one at-fault accident
* I have not had any at-fault accidents in the last five years
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Have you been terminated, or have you resigned in lieu of termination, from any position in the last ten years? (This does not include a layoff.) (This question is being asked confidentially, will not be visible to anyone outside HR, and does not preclude an applicant from being hired.)
* Yes
* No
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If you answered yes to the previous question, please provide the name of the employer(s) and a truthful and full explanation for the termination(s.) If not, please answer N/A. Please note, Will explain in interview is not a valid answer. (This question is being asked confidentially and will not be visible to anyone outside HR.)
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If you have a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, will you need accommodation in the testing process? If you answer yes, the human resources staff person coordinating the testing for this recruitment will contact you asking for additional information. (This confidential information is solicited for the purposes of providing reasonable accommodation only and will not be visible to anyone outside of the HR team.)
* Yes
* No
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Are you experienced in automotive and heavy equipment fiberglass repair?
* Passenger coaches
* Other similar equipment
* Automotive
* No experience at all
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Do you have experience in using body filler?
* Passenger coaches
* Other similar equipment
* Automotive
* No experience at all
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Do you have experience in pulling accident/heavy collision body damage?
* Passenger coaches
* Other similar equipment
* Automotive
* No experience at all
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Are you applying to this position as an eligible current or previous King County Employee Priority Placement Program Participant? AND Is this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff? AND Do you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?
* Yes, I was given a layoff notice from my role at King County and I am within two years of the effective date of my layoff. Additionally, the position I was laid off from was the same or a higher percentage of FT status when compared to this one.
* No.
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If you answered yes to the question above and you are applying for this position as a Priority Placement Participant, to be considered, you must provide the following three pieces of information in the space provided: 1. The title you held when you received your layoff notice 2. The department you worked in 3. The effective date of your layoff
Required Question
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Seattle, Washington, 98104
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