BODY REPAIR TECHNICIAN - Range 17 / IBEW TECH
Salary
$37.32 - $43.29 Hourly
Location
Anchorage, AK
Job Type
Regular
Job Number
2026-00302
Department
Public Transportation
Division
Vehicle Maintenance B
Opening Date
05/01/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
Job Information
Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.
This position is represented by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 1547 (Technicians) and is subject to the provisions of the current agreement between the Municipality of Anchorage and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), Local 1547 (Technicians).
DEPARTMENT: Public Transportation
HOURS OF WORK: Monday through Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm
LOCATION: 3701 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue
Employees who are hired or rehired to any position shall be placed at the entrance pay step, and advancement from the entrance step to the maximum step within a pay grade shall be by successive steps.
To be considered for employment, applicants must be legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States. The Municipality of Anchorage is not able to provide any type of sponsorship, including Student Visas and Employment Visas, under any circumstances.
Example of Duties
Responsible for the efficient and complete inspection, documentation, and repair of buses, light-duty vehicles, and equipment used by the department, due to accidents or wear and tear. Work includes but is not limited to repair, rebuild, fabrication and/or replacement of bumpers, window glass, body panels, fiberglass components, rubber and wood flooring, sheet metal work, and frame straightening and/or repair on Transit buses and other vehicles used by the Public Transportation Department. Prepare surfaces and apply a variety of paints in a professional finish on repaired surfaces. Fabricates parts and components using a variety of materials and welding techniques such as MIG (Metal Inert Gas), TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas), and oxygen/acetylene. Utilizes Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) Maintenance Management Software (MMS) to document work performed. Accurately identifies and requests parts. Utilizes Microsoft Excel to create detailed and accurate estimates of repair for vehicles damaged in accidents. Uses a variety of specialized hand and power tools to accomplish repairs and replace damaged parts. Cleans and maintains shop work areas. Performs other duties assigned.
Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and completion of an approved body and paint apprenticeship program, and four (4) years of journeyman level body and paint experience.
OR
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and five (5) years of journeyman level body and paint experience.
All applicants must possess and/or complete:
Additional Important Information
The Municipality Of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-verify Program. For more information, please go to http://www.uscis.gov/E-verify. E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory Municipal Employment Office conducted Background Check. A Background Check encompasses criminal history, verifying education, and verifying dates of employment.
If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon the submission of a current copy of the applicants Alaska Drivers License and a current (dated within 30 days from date requested) copy of his/her Department of Motor Vehicle driving record, including a driving record from previous states if the Alaska Drivers License was first issued within one year prior to application, documenting an acceptable driving history. The processing fee(s) are the responsibility of the selected applicant.
For information on acceptable driving history, please refer to the MOA Driving Conviction Guidelines.
As a condition of employment, the person selected will be required to successfully complete will be required to successfully complete a medical physical and functional capacity examination and will also a drug test prior to beginning work and will be subject to future periodic drug and alcohol tests on a random basis without advance notice.
If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon the submission of a current copy of the State of Alaska OHSA Respirator Fitness Certification.
If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon the submission of a current copy of the State of Alaska Hazardous Painting Certification.
All required certifications and licenses must remain current for the duration of employment.
Incumbents are required to furnish hand tools common to the trade.
Military Service Interview Preference:
Veterans or who wish to be considered for interview preference as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D must attach to the application a copy of their DD Form 214, DD Form 256, NGB Form 22, or a letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs recognizing the person as a veteran. The attached documentation must show an honorable discharge or general (under honorable conditions) discharge. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.
Individuals currently serving as a member in good standing in the National Guard or the organized military reserves who wish to be considered for interview preference as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D must attach proof of current service to the application. Proof of current service can be shown by submission of a statement of service which, at a minimum, shows full name, date of birth, Social Security Number, date service began, branch of service, rank, name of command providing the information, and unit of assignment. The statement of service must be on a form or letterhead of the individual's command organization and show the name, signature, title and contact information for the signer providing the statement of service. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.
The Municipality of Anchorage is an employer of National Service. Please be sure to include any volunteer work with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service programs on your application in the work history portion.
Application Process: Once applicants click on the "Apply" link underneath the header section of a vacancy announcement, they will be directed to the www.GovernmentJobs.com website to log into their existing account (or to create an account) of their application profile. Applicants will create or review their profile, make any updates necessary, and submit their application from their personal account. Note: The GovernmentJobs website and applicants profile accounts are not administered by the Municipality of Anchorage. For technical assistance or customer service regarding an account profile, applicants may contact the GovernmentJobs customer support line at 1-855-524-5627.
For general questions regarding Municipal vacancy announcements or the employment process with the Municipality of Anchorage, applicants may contact the Human Resources Department at (907) 343-4447 during regular business hours of Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Alaska Standard Time.
The MOA is an EO and AA employer and complies with Title I of the ADA.
For information regarding requests for reasonable accommodations related to employment under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Municipality of Anchorage ADA Coordinator at (907) 343-4571.
The Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees that may include:
Health / Medical Benefits:
Retirement:
Employer Paid Benefits:
For an overview of our medical benefit package go to http://www.muni.org/Departments/employee_relations/Pages/BenefitsSummaries.
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In order to be considered, applicants must provide accurate and complete education and work history information in its entirety. The referenced information listed on the online application will be used to determine the applicants qualifications toward meeting the minimum requirements for the position (e.g., if you list that you have 6 years of experience in a certain field, that experience must be easily identifiable on the Work Experience section of your application).
Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume" or any similar comment on any portion of your application may lead to you being disqualified for the position.
If the experience you reference in the below questions is not clearly included and described in your Work History section, your application will be considered not qualified for this position and you may be removed from consideration.
Do you understand, in order to be considered for this position, accurate and complete education and work history information must be provided?
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Are you a current Municipality of Anchorage Employee represented by the bargaining unit of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 1547 (Technicians)?
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Are you currently a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 1547 (Technicians)?
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Which of the following best describes your highest level of completed education?
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Have you completed an approved body and paint apprenticeship program?
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How many years of journeyman body and paint experience do you have?
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Do you possess a valid State of Alaska drivers license or have the ability to obtain one by the time of hire?
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Do you currently possess a State of Alaska Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) Hazardous Painting Certification or have the ability to obtain one by the time of hire?
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Do you currently possess a State of Alaska/OSHA Respirator Certification at time of hire or have the ability to obtain one by the time of hire?
Required Question
Employer Municipality of Anchorage
Address 632 W 6th Avenue, Suite 605
Anchorage, Alaska, 99501
Phone (907) 343-4442
Website http://www.muni.org/jol