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Posting Title:               Journeyman 1 Auto Bodyman
Location:                     Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Reference:                  107742
Closing Date:               August 15, 2008

Posting Title: Journeyman Auto Bodyman
Business Unit/Division: Calgary Transit/Bus & Auxiliary Vehicles
Location: Various Locations (Spring Gardens, Victoria Park, Anderson Garage)
Union/Position: ATU 583/Established and Limited Term (up to two years)
Compensation:  $28.49 - 30.18 - 31.89 per hour

Hours of work: This position works a standard 40 hour work week.
This position is required to work various shifts, locations and days off. 
There are also opportunities to work day shifts and have weekends off.

Business Unit Information:
Calgary Transit carries over 89 million customers each year. The organization plans, designs and operates Calgary's public transportation system including a growing fleet of buses, LRT network and accessible public transportation for people with disabilities.

Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Coordinator of Spring Gardens Maintenance, the primary duties of this position include:
- design, build, repair, modify, paint, re-finish and adjust all types of wooden and metal automotive bodies including trucks, buses, automobiles, LRV's, auxiliary units and accessories;
- work includes brush and spray painting, gas welding, cutting, sawing, filling, forming, sanding, filing, smoothing, riveting, reinforcing, upholstering, glass installation, and related body shop tasks;
- use and operate a wide variety of power and hand tools and paint spray equipment in accordance with blueprints, patterns, or specification manuals;
- apply tools including hand and power grinders, sanders, saws, files, hammers, dollies, buffers, porto-power jacks, drills, riveting guns, oxy-acetylene welding equipment, etc.;
- use materials such as wood, metals, solders, fillers, plastics, lead, paints, cleaners, and solvents, etc.

The physical job demands for this position include: repetitive walking, standing, reaching, pushing, pulling and hand and wrist movement; working with a variety of light and heavy tools and equipment in standing, bending, laying, crouching and above the shoulder positions; good balance, hearing, vision and alertness; and the ability to work in shop conditions (i.e. fumes, chemicals, dust) are required. 

Qualifications:
The successful applicants will possess an Alberta Journeyman Autobody Mechanic Certificate of Proficiency. A valid Alberta Class 5 License with the ability to obtain a "Q" endorsement is also necessary. A valid Alberta Class 2 License is an asset and may be required in some positions.

Desirable specialized training or experience include: woodworking, welding, upholstering and frame and wheel alignment; demonstrated mechanical, manual dexterity and versatility are important considerations.

Applicants must have well developed oral communication skills; planning and organizational skills; interpersonal skills; technical proficiency; work standards; and initiative.

Note:
Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.
- Only education obtained from an accredited institution will be recognized as meeting the minimum qualifications.
- More than one position will be filled from this competition.

Please apply on or before:                      2008/08/15
Posting Type:                                          Internal, External