Equipment Body Mechanic

City salina
State Kansas
Schedule Full-Time
Company Name Kansas Department of Transportation

Job Description

Position Summary:

This Equipment Body Mechanic position works in the District Two office located in Salina, KS.  This position performs body repairs or panel replacements to both automotive and heavy equipment bodies. 

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Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: 

  • Six months of experience in auto-body repair
  • Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency. Transcripts are required for education to be considered.
  • Valid Driver’s License at time of appointment. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

Licensing & Certifications: 

  • Employee must attain a Commercial Driver’s License with required endorsements or options within 90 days of hire, unless the time is extended by the Senior Manager.

Job Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

  • Performs major and minor body repairs or panel replacements to both automotive and heavy equipment bodies. Includes repair of hail damage, crash damage, rust and deterioration. Includes the repairs of both metal and fiberglass bodies.
  • Cleans and prepares surfaces to be painted. Applies body filler and primer and sands the surfaces as necessary. Selects and applies proper paints to restore the factory finish.
  • Performs maintenance actions to repair rust and scale on heavy equipment to prolong the service life.
  • Performs routine cleaning and maintenance on paint equipment and body repair equipment. Cleans up residue in the paint room. Changes filters in the exhaust and intake air vents for proper ventilation. Provides for proper disposal of filters and paint in compliance with KDHE Regulations.
  • Maintains required shop and equipment paperwork and performs other related duties as assigned.
  • Due to the nature of the work, incumbent may be required to work additional hours when needed, including nights and weekends. Additional hours to be assigned by the supervisor depending upon the needs of the agency.

Salary/Pay

Compensation:

  • Annual Salary Range:  $51,417.60 to $53,243.37
  • Hourly Pay Range:  $24.72 to $25.60

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