Body Technician

  • Capital Area Transportation Authority
  • Lansing, Michigan
  • Full Time

Body Technician

Job Summary - Essential Functions:

The Body Repair Technician is responsible for making body repairs, major or minor, on all vehicles, and assist mechanics whenever needed. These essential functions include the following:

  • Body panel removal, repair, and replacement
  • Glass removal and replacement
  • External mirror removal, repair and replacement
  • Fiberglass and bondo repairs
  • Decal installation and removal (internal and external)
  • Seat onsert/cushion installation, repair and replacement (driver and passenger seats)
  • Bike rack and mounting bracket removal, repair and replacement

The candidate must provide a complete set of tools to efficiently perform the job described. This includes a complete set of mechanic’s tools (excluding special tools) up through 1¼ inch size wrenches and sockets, including metric tools required to do the job up to 20 mm.

Reports To : Maintenance Supervisor

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license from the State of Michigan and submit a clean five (5) year driving record with application.
  • Must possess a Michigan Chauffeur based “BP” temporary instruction CDL permit (T.I.P.) prior to hire date.
  • Must possess a valid State of Michigan Group B Commercial Driver License with Passenger and Air Brake Endorsement within 90 days of hire.
  • Verifiable prior experience in body repair (light or heavy)
  • Must possess a Fork Lift Driving Certificate or obtain within 90 days of employment.

Physical Requirements:

  • Lifting and carrying up to 100 lbs
  • Constant standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing, balancing, and twisting
  • Using hand to operate tools, grasp, push, pull, and steady arms for extended periods
  • Precise finger movements for small parts and controls

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This job description is stated in general terms and does not describe all duties

which may be assigned or required.

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First Shift
Job ID: 504213375
Originally Posted on: 12/22/2025

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