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Title: Paint & Body Specialist
Company: Palm Tran
Location: Palm Beach County, Florida
Job Status: Full-time
Job ID: 132268
Website: http://www.palmtran.org
Salary: $31.373 Hourly
Palm Tran provides an excellent benefits package, including (but not limited to) medical, dental, vision, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a defined pension plan, and accrual of vacation and sick leave.

Job Spec/ID: 08012

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY
Visit Palm Tran's website -- www.palmtran.org -- to submit an electronic application

SUMMARY:
Palm Tran is looking for a Paint & Body Specialist with the knowledge and capability of repairing vehicles involved in major and minor collisions, preparing and painting of transit buses and support vehicles. The duties include but are not limited to; accurate damage assessment and development of necessary parts and cost estimate; structural frame repair, work with the various required materials in the fabrication of vehicle body parts; prepare surfaces for painting; and mix, blend and apply paint and finishes. Interior component repair and replacement including sub-floors, flooring, seating, walls and trim.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or an equivalent recognized certification (GED). Five (5) years of complete automotive collision repair and refinishing; or two (2) years of complete automotive collision repair and refinishing on transit buses; or an equivalent combination of related training and experience sufficient to carry out the duties of the position. Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class A or B with “P” (passenger) endorsement. Must be able to be fit tested for respirator. Must be able to lift fifty (50) pounds. Must pass a DOT physical examination and random drug tests.

PREFERENCES:
Heavy-duty and/or diesel vehicle mechanical experience including electrical systems, air conditioning and public transportation.

This position is covered under a labor management agreement. This posting is an announcement of a vacant position, it is not intended to replace the official job description. Job descriptions are available upon confirmation of an interview. PBC Risk Management Department driving history approval prior to appointment. All applicants receiving a conditional offer of employment will be subject to a thorough background investigation.

In accordance with Affirmative Action requirements of Sec. 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Authority provides reasonable accommodation. If you need reasonable accommodation for interviewing or employment, please notify Palm Tran's Human Resources Department.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (M/F/D/V) • AFFIRMATIVE ACTION • DRUG FREE WORKPLACE

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