Auto Body Worker

Full Job Description

Are you a fleet industry professional captivated by the dynamic changes in the industry and want to work for an organization that is focused on delivering the next generation of fleet management and mobility?

This is a great opportunity to show off your automotive and heavy equipment repair and refinishing skills all while working in a stress-free environment!

The City of Seattle is seeking an Auto Body Worker (Automotive Sheet Metal Worker*) to join our team of highly skilled professionals that ensure vehicles stay on the road to help City departments provide services to Seattle citizens.

Because we count on you, you can count on us! The City of Seattle offers premium insurance benefits, retirement, paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.

The Fleet Management team is proud to support Seattle Fire, Police, DOT, Utilities, Parks and Recreation, and other departments that make Seattle a great place to live. Come join us!

*This position is pending legislation to change the classification title to Auto Sheet Metal Worker-Painter and will include painting duties. *

About Us:
Finance and Administrative Services (FAS) is often the public's first interaction with the City of Seattle, operating as a customer-focused front door that assists with everything from paying utilities or reporting a pothole to requesting public information or even adopting a new pet.

The 500-plus employees of FAS span across 10 divisions and work behind-the-scenes providing critical functions, like managing 120 City facilities—including police and fire stations—overseeing the City's neighborhood customer service centers and Customer Service Bureau and making sure minority-owned businesses can equitably compete for City contracts.

No matter the need, FAS is here—at your service.

Requirements

This is a journey-level position responsible for repairing, fabricating, and painting of automotive body panels, frames and unibody structures on city owned vehicles.

You must have knowledge of PPG waterborne basecoat system, know the processes, procedures, tools, and equipment used in the repair process.

Repairs are performed under general supervision with special jobs reviewed by supervisor upon completion Repairs must conform to OEM specifications and must meet State and Federal standards.

Examples of job duties:

• Repair, replace, and fabricate metal, aluminum and fiberglass vehicle body sections.
• Mig weld aluminum and sheet metal.
• Prime, seal and refinish body surfaces; wet sand & polish surfaces; apply department decals to department specific vehicles.
• Refinish a variety of fleet vehicles and equipment other items include parts and equipment tools.
• Repair and replace damaged trim, mirror assemblies, automotive door glass and replaces glass on large equipment.
• Mix paint colors using PPG paint manager platform.
• Prepare repaired vehicles for refinishing by applying primer, prepping and masking vehicle as needed; utilize knowledge of blending adjacent panels.
• Maintain a clean, safe and efficient work environment; proper use of PPE; use basic Windows-based office software.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:
Four years’ experience working under a journey-level Auto Body Worker or completion of an accepted apprenticeship program.
Combinations of education and/or training and/or experience which provide an equivalent background required to perform the work will be considered.

The most competitive candidates will have at least 5 years of experience in automotive repair, fabrication and painting.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

• Work requires exposure to potentially hazardous equipment tools, toxic materials, fumes, grinding, dust, and paint.
• Requires physical exertion and ability to lift objects weighing more than 50 pounds.
• Required to work around heavy equipment.
  
  

License, Certification and Other Requirements:

• Current Washington State driver's license.

Additional Information

Additional Information
The full salary range for this step progression position is $47.53 - $55.56 per hour. It is full-time, Civil Service represented, FLSA non-exempt and is eligible for overtime. Compensation is comparable to industry standards.

Application Process:For optimal consideration, please include a cover letter and resume with your application. Your application should be thorough and detailed.

We encourage you to use your cover letter to discuss why you want to do this work and how you meet the qualifications for the position.

Your resume should summarize the talent, experience, knowledge, and skills you bring to this work.

Key dates:

• Application review: 4/27/2026 - 5/1/2026
• On site skills test and interview: Saturday 5/16/2026

Driving Record: A current, “FULL” driving abstract from the Department of Licensing is required to be submitted upon offer of employment.

Candidates with driving history that does not meet our current safety standards will be disqualified from consideration.

Current City of Seattle Employees in a driving position may be required to submit an updated abstract.

Pre-Employment Physical:
Successful candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment physical exam.

About Fleet Management:As part of FAS, the Fleet Management (FM) division purchases, maintains, customizes, diagnoses, and repairs over 4,000 vehicles and equipment for all City departments.

This includes cars, heavy trucks, firefighting apparatus, police vehicles, electric/hybrid vehicles, construction and other specialized equipment.

FM has been named the “#1 Best Fleet” and “Best Green Fleet” in America. Our shop operations have earned an EnviroStar rating for environmental stewardship.

We provide critical services that keep the City of Seattle moving all year round.

Why work at the City of SeattleThe City of Seattle recognizes every City employee must play a role in ending institutional and structural racism.

Our culture is the result of our behavior, our personal commitments, and the ways that we courageously share our perspectives and encourage others to do the same.

To cultivate an antiracist culture, we seek employees who will engage in the Race and Social Justice Initiative by working to dismantle racist policies and procedures.

The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents.

More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at :https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and-covered-family-members/most-employees-plans

Who May Apply: The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences.

Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, medical condition, or pregnancy.

The City of Seattle encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experiences.

If you have questions regarding this bulletin or employment at Finance and Administrative Services, please send an email to john.blackmore@seattle.gov.

FAS promotes diversity and inclusion in employment. If accommodations are needed during the selection process, please contact us.

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