Body Repair Technician – Transit Fleet Maintenance

About the role

The City of Hamilton is seeking a skilled Body Repair Technician to maintain and restore its transit fleet. The role involves performing high‑quality body repairs, inspections and diagnostics to ensure vehicle reliability and safety.

Key responsibilities

• Perform body repair, overhaul, inspection and diagnosis of transit fleet vehicles.
• File, grind, sand, fill and finish metal and fiberglass; cut, bend and restore metal components.
• Weld using MIG, TIG, electric and oxy‑acetylene methods, including aluminum, and fabricate parts as required.
• Repair accident/collision vehicles to OEM standards and replace glass windows or windshields.
• Use various fastening methods such as rivets, welding and chemical bonding.
• Record and enter repair data to provide accurate vehicle information.

Required profile

• Valid Ontario Class C driver’s licence with Z endorsement.
• Valid Autobody and Collision Damage Repairer (310B) Ontario trade licence.
• Physical ability to use heavy tools, lift, climb and work in a dynamic industrial environment.
• Familiarity with safe work practices, WHMIS, SDS and occupational health and safety standards.

Required skills

• Metal and fiberglass repair techniques.
• Plasma and oxy‑acetylene cutting.
• MIG, TIG, electric and oxy‑acetylene welding, including aluminum.
• Use of fastening methods: rivets, chemical bonding.
• Data entry and record‑keeping for vehicle repairs.