GENERAL SUMMARY:
Performs assigned work relative to structural repair and refurbishment of Light Rail Vehicles for the Dallas Area Rapid Transit's (DART) Fleet Services Division.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Repair LRV vehicles damaged in accidents to include working with sheet metal, structural steel and other materials.
2. Use a variety of metal work machines and tools to fabricate structural posts, flooring and sub-flooring, roof panels and roof supports, straightening and fabrication of body panels, end sills, collision posts, pneumatic piping.
3. Prepare vehicles for painting to include body fillers, sanding, etc.
4. Operate and maintain equipment utilized for paint application and paint vehicles as needed or as scheduled.
5. Replace interior and under car wiring to termination point and equipment and components as required.
6. Perform interior and exterior body inspection and/or polish LRVs as needed or as scheduled.
7. Operate DART vehicles and equipment if necessary.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Note: An equivalent combination of related education and experience may be substituted for the below stated minimums excluding High School Diploma, GED, Licenses, or Certifications.

1. Associates Degree from an accredited college or university or certification from an accredited technical program in Structural Body Repair Technology, or equivalent combination of education/experience.
2. Must pass a technical test.
3. Must have a valid Texas Drivers License class C, no DWI/DUI conviction within the last sixty (60) consecutive months, not more than one (1) DWI/DUI on driving record, and not more than two (2) convictions of moving violations within the last thirty six (36) consecutive months on driving record in order to operate DART non-revenue vehicles.
4. Must pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical (medical) examination, which includes a drug screen in order to operate DART revenue and non-revenue vehicles; incumbents are subject to the federal testing regulations of safety sensitive positions, which include random alcohol and drug testing as a condition of continued employment.
5. Ability to lift objects weighing up to seventy (70) pounds such as tools, equipment, and parts; must be able to work in crowded and tight spaces on the vehicle, tunnel, and aerial structures.
6. Ability to find solutions to mechanical and technical problems.
7. Interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with all levels of supervisory and non-supervisory employees and others outside of DART.
8. Operates DART non-revenue vehicles as required.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Works in an environment where there is exposure to dust, noise, or temperature. May be exposed to unpleasant working conditions to include dust, noise, temperature, weather, petroleum products, and chemicals, assuming incumbent is observing all policies and procedures, safety precautions and regulations, and using all protective clothing and devices provided.

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. The statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may perform other duties as assigned.

DART is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, supporting diversity in the workplace. M/F/D/V