BODY REPAIR TECHNICIAN - Range 17 / IBEW TECH

Posted: 02/13/2026

Automotive/Mechanics

BODY REPAIR TECHNICIAN - Range 17 / IBEW TECH

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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 6:00am - 2:30pm
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 due to accidents or wear and tear on a variety of buses, and light-duty vehicles and equipment used by the department. 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 MOA Maintenance Management Software (MMS) to document work performed. Accurately identifies and requests parts. Utilizes MS 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:
- Satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history at time of hire.
- A valid State of Alaska Driver’s License with satisfactory driving record at time of hire.
- State of Alaska Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) Hazardous Painting Certification at time of hire
- State of Alaska / OSHA Respirator Certification at time of hire.