Body Shop Mechanic I

Body Shop Mechanic I

Salary

$22.72 - $32.11 Hourly

Location

Central Maintenance Facility, KS

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

Body Shop Mechanic I

Department

Public Works and Utilities

Division

PWU Fleet Maintenance

Opening Date

05/21/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

Bargaining Unit

2000

• Description
• Benefits
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The City of Wichita is NOT an E-Verify Employer.

Distinguishing Features of Work

Step into a role where precision meets purpose. As a Body Shop Mechanic I with the City of Wichita Fleet Division, you restore more than vehicles, you keep essential city services moving safely and efficiently. From fire apparatus to public works equipment, your craftsmanship directly supports the community's daily operations. This position offers hands-on, high-impact work in a collaborative environment where technical skill, attention to detail, and accountability are valued. You will diagnose, repair, refinish, and return critical fleet assets to service with confidence, ensuring reliability across a diverse municipal fleet. If you take pride in quality repairs and measurable results, this is a career where your expertise drives visible impact.

Workdays and Hours - Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm

Bargaining Unit: Service Employees International (SEIU)

Employees within the department or division shall be given first consideration

Posting may close at any time

Examples of Work Performed

• Welds,usinggasand electric methods.
• Repairs vehicle electrical systems.
• Repairs vehicle body sheet metal, plastics, and paint.
• Performs front and rear alignments and wheel balance.
• Estimates time and material required to repair damaged vehicles/equipment.
• Confers with insurance companies regarding damage and settlements for vehicle repair.
• Maintains related paperwork.
• These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive.
• Other related duties and responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Requirements of Work

• Knowledge of tools and equipment used in the trade and theability to usethese toolsto perform repair work.
• Knowledge of all types of paints and materials and the ability to mix paint and paint vehicles/equipment.
• Knowledge of properties of metals and plastics and the ability to perform repair work on both.
• Knowledge of and skill and ability to perform gas and electric welding.
• Knowledge of paintless dent repair.
• May require the ability to climb onto equipment and make repairs as much as 25 in height.
• Ability to lift, climb, bend, and twist as necessary to remove, repair, or recondition and replace body, interior, suspension, and drive train parts, and glass.
• Ability to lift and carry bulky objects weighing up to 50 pounds for distances up to 100 ft.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply information contained in technical repair manuals.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in writing.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates and employees of other Departments.
• Attainment of a valid Kansas Class B Commercial Drivers License (CDL) is required within one year of hire
• Possession of at least one ASE certification in Trac B2, B3 or B6, plus attainment of at least two such certifications within one year of hire
• Compliance with ASE policy will be required at time of hire and throughout duration of employment.
• Eligible for up to $10,000 annual bonus for ASE certifications as outlined in the ASE policy.
• An employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
• Public Works & Utilities is responsible for the operation of many critical systems, such as water and wastewater treatment, the City's transportation network, and more. Therefore, PW&U employees are the first responders in many emergency situations. When an emergency is declared by the Department Director, or designee, all employees may be required to work in preparation, response, or recovery activities related to the stated emergency

Experience and Training

Required Experience and Training

• Two years of experience performing skilled body repair, frame repair, wheel alignment and balancing, welding, painting, paintless dent repair, and estimating on all types of vehicles/equipment. OR Completion of an automotive trade school or formal collision repair training program, plus one (1) year of experience performing skilled body repair, frame repair, wheel alignment and balancing, welding, painting, paintless dent repair, and estimating on all types of vehicles/equipment.
• Must provide specified personal tools and a suitable container to ensure tool safety.
• Must possess one ASE certification in B2, B3, or B6 at hire and obtain two additional certifications within twelve (12) months.
• Ability to obtain a Kansas Class B CDL within twelve (12) months of hire. If you are a Canadian or Mexican citizen, you will be required to have or obtain a CDL from your home country.
• A valid Driver's License.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need of a sponsorship.

Preferred Experience and Training

• Two (2) years of experience performing skilled body repair, frame repair, front and rear wheel alignment and balancing, MIG/TIG or gas welding, automotive painting and refinishing, paintless dent repair, and written repair estimating on municipal or commercial fleet vehicles.
• Current possession of three (3) or more ASE certifications in B2, B3, and B6.
• A valid Class B CDL.

Please note that this position is part of a random drug testing pool, and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.

Starting pay for current City employees will be determined by City of Wichita policy or applicable bargaining unit agreement.

Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical, which includes drug screening, and upon satisfactory evaluation of the results of a criminal record check.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. Please find more information under the following links:

https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlaen.pdf

https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/eppac.pdf

CITY OF WICHITA

FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

1. VACATION - Most employees with less than five years employment earn 10 days of vacation per year. After five years, accrual rates increase at varying rates to varying maximums, depending on work schedule and/or union representation. Employees can accumulate and carry forward up to 240 hours each year.

2. HOLIDAYS - There are eleven paid holidays. Employees also receive one Personal Holiday that is granted after the first six months of employment.

3. SICK LEAVE - Sick leave accrual begins at one-half day per month. After five years, sick leave accruals are one work day per month. Employees can accumulate and carry forward all unused sick leave each year. Employees who use 24 hours (3 days) or less of sick leave in a calendar year earn a "Well Day." An additional "Well Day" can be earned following a year of perfect attendance.

4. HEALTH INSURANCE - UMR / United Healthcare provides two levels of medical and prescription drug plans. Both medical plan are PPOs and do not require selecting a physician or referrals for specialty care. Both medical plans include Teladoc virtual care (primary care/mental health benefits at no charge), Dario healthy living programs, and VSP Vision benefits. Pre-tax premium deductions are offered. The City contributes 80% of the premium cost towards medical, prescription drug and vision insurance.

5. DENTAL INSURANCE - Two Delta Dental plans are offered - Preferred and Traditional. The Delta Preferred plan requires using a dentist from a smaller network for a lower premium. The Delta Traditional plan allows use of any dentist, although benefits are higher using a dentist from the large Delta network. Benefits under both plans are the same (with the exception of some Orthodontic benefits) Pre-tax premium deductions are offered.

6.LIFE INSURANCE - Low-cost voluntary term life insurance is available. Employees pay one-third of the cost. The amount of Basic Life coverage is two times annual pay up to a determined maximum amount. Dependent coverage is available at $20,000 spouse / $10,000 child(ren) for an additional $0.14 per pay period. Accidental death and dismemberment coverage is included. The plan is through MetLife.

7.SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE - Additional voluntary employee-paid term life insurance is available from MetLife at low group rates. Participation in Basic Life is required. The Life Insurance plans are portable.

8. LONG-TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE- The voluntary employee-paid group disability plan from MetLife provides 60% of pre-disability income for injury or health related disabilities. Premiums are determined by income and age.

9.VOLUNTARY ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT - Voluntary employee-paid AD&D from MetLife offers coverage for accidental death and dismemberment.

10.RETIREMENT - The City offers two retirement plans - Wichita Employees (WER) Plan 3, and Commissioned Police & Fire Plan C-79. The WER plan is a defined contribution plan; Police & Fire is a defined benefit plan. Both are contributory - employees and the City share the cost.

11.FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS - Employees may elect to make FSA pre-tax deductions for dependent care and/or unreimbursed medical expenses, reducing the cost of these expenses by eliminating taxes on the amount deducted.

12. LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE - This plan from UNUM offers facility and home care benefits for employees, spouses, and some other family members. Several options for benefit amount and duration, and specific plan features, are available.

13.MORE BENEFITS & SERVICES

Deferred Compensation Investment Program

Employee Discounts and Wichita Employee Association (WEA)

Bereavement Pay

Employee Emergency Assistance Fund

Voluntary Shared Leave Program

Training Programs

Longevity Pay

Credit Union

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Injury Leave (on-job injury)

Community Volunteer Events

01

I have completed an automotive trade school or formal collision repair training program

• Yes
• No

02

I have following years of experience performing skilled body repair, frame repair, wheel alignment and balancing, welding, painting, paintless dent repair, and estimating on all types of vehicles/equipment.

• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1 - Less than 2 years of experience
• 2 - 3 years of experience
• 4 + years of experience
• I do not have any experience performing skilled body repair, frame repair, wheel alignment and balancing, welding, painting, paintless dent repair, and estimating on all types of vehicles/equipment.

03

I have following years of experience performing skilled body repair, frame repair, front and rear wheel alignment and balancing, MIG/TIG or gas welding, automotive painting and refinishing, paintless dent repair, and written repair estimating on municipal or commercial fleet vehicles.

• Less than 6 months of experience
• 6 months - 1 year of experience
• 2 - 3 years of experience
• 4 + years of experience
• I do not have any experience performing skilled body repair, frame repair, front and rear wheel alignment and balancing, MIG/TIG or gas welding, automotive painting and refinishing, paintless dent repair, and written repair estimating on municipal or commercial fleet vehicles.

04

Please identify current ASE certification status:

• Currently possess all three ASE certifications in B2, B3, and B6
• Currently possess one ASE certification in B2, B3, or B6 and understand two additional ASE certifications must be obtained within twelve (12) months of hire.
• Currently possess two ASE certification in B2, B3, or B6 and understand one additional ASE certifications must be obtained within twelve (12) months of hire.
• Do not currently possess an ASE certification but understand one ASE certification in B2, B3, or B6 must be obtained at time of hire and two additional ASE certifications must be obtained within twelve (12) months of hire.
• I do not have any ASE certification requirement and unable to comply to the requirements.

05

This position requires a Class B CDL license. Please identify your current status with a Class B CDL license.

• I currently have an active Class B CDL license.
• I currently have an active Class A CDL license.
• I do not have a current Class B CDL license but am willing and able to obtain this license within the twelve (12) months of employment.
• I am not willing or able to obtain a Class B CDL license within twelve (12) months of employment.

06

This position requires a CDL. If you are Canadian or Mexican citizen, you will be required to obtain a CDL from your home country to meet this requirement in addition to having valid employment authorization.

• I am a Canadian or Mexican citizen I have or can obtain a CDL from my home country to meet this requirement.
• I am a Canadian or Mexican citizen I do not or cannot obtain a CDL from my home country to meet this requirement.
• I am not a Canadian or Mexican citizen.

07

I understand this position requires me to provide specified personal tools and a suitable container to ensure tool safety. I am willing and able to perform this job requirement

• Yes
• No

08

I have a valid drivers license.

• Yes
• No

09

I am legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Wichita

Address 455 N. Main

Wichita, Kansas, 67202

Phone 316-268-4531

Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wichita