Heavy Equipment Technician (Fleet Services)

Kentucky AG; Lexington (KY); Vor Ort; USD 52.000 - 56.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government is seeking a Heavy Equipment Technician (Fleet Services) to perform comprehensive maintenance and repairs on the agency's fleet of heavy equipment and vehicles. This role requires safety inspections, preventative maintenance, and accurate record-keeping.

Employees benefit from an outstanding package; candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, two years of related experience, and the ability to obtain a Kentucky CDL within six months.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two (2) years of related experience; additional education may substitute for experience.

Aufgaben

• Performs scheduled preventative maintenance as needed to maintain optimum performance.
• Performs safety inspections.
• Diagnoses and repairs all performance deficiencies.
• Fabricates parts and components as needed to make repairs.
• Purchases and maintains inventory of parts and supplies.
• Maintains records of work performed.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

Jobbeschreibung

Heavy Equipment Technician (Fleet Services) SALARY

The minimum salary is $25.987 per hour
This position is eligible for overtime (non-exempt), if applicable.
Pay Grade 519
This position is eligible for Hazardous Duty Supplemental Pay ($90/month, $0.52c/hour) and CDL pay ($1.08/hour) once obtained within the required first six (6) months of employment.

FILING DEADLINE DATE

The deadline to apply is Monday, November 2, 2026

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this classification to perform comprehensive maintenance and repairs on Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government's diverse fleet of heavy equipment, motor vehicles, and related systems.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent Two (2) years of related experience Additional years of related education may substitute for years of experience

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs scheduled preventative maintenance as needed to maintain optimum performance
• Perform safety inspections
• Diagnoses and repairs all performance deficiencies
• Fabricates parts and components as needed to make repairs
• Purchases and maintains inventory of parts and supplies
• Maintains records of work performed
• Performs related work as assigned

SPECIAL LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

All Certifications and licenses must be maintained as a condition of employment.

Valid Driver's License

Valid Kentucky Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - Class B must be obtained within the first six (6) months of employment and maintain the CDL as a condition of continued employment.

One (1) certification from the list approved by Fleet Services (see addendum) must be obtained within the first six (6) months of employment condition of continued employment:

• T1 - Gasoline Engines
• T2 - Diesel Engines
• T3 - Drive Train
• T4 - Brakes
• T5 - Suspension & Steering
• T6 - Electrical/ Electronic Systems
• T7 - Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC)
• T8 - Preventive Maintenance Inspection
• G1 - Auto Maintenance and Light Repair
• L2 - Diesel Engine Diagnostic Specialist
• F1 - Alternative Fuels
• E1 - Truck Equipment Installation & Repair
• E2 - Electrical/Electronic Systems Installation & Repair
• E3 - Auxiliary Power Systems Installation & Repair

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

All positions require drug testing and background check before employment and may require a post-job offer physical as stated in Ordinances 21-14(b), 22-13 and 23-16. Must furnish own tools Must be accessible for on-call duty and ability to work weekends, holidays and emergencies as assigned

CLOSING STATEMENT

Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government offers an outstanding benefits package. Links to our most popular benefits are below: Health and wellness benefits: lexingtonky.gov/benefits Paid and unpaid time off benefits:lexingtonky.gov/working/employee-handbook#chapter-4-paid-and-unpaid-time-off-benefits Direct deposit is required of all employees. The LFUCG is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, and as such is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay and other aspects of employment.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Division of Human Resources
200 East Main St.
Lexington, KY 40507
Phone: [phone]
Website: lexingtonky.gov/jobs
E-mail: [e-mail]