Body Shop Mechanic I

Body Shop Mechanic I

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 Employee's International (SEIU)

Employees within the department or division shall be given first consideration

Posting may close at any time

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

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 Commercial Driver's License (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.

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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