Transportation Auto Truck Techn Asst

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Greenwood (KY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Retirement savings

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Employee wellness programs

Job summary

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet seeks a Transportation Auto/Truck Technician Assistant in Warren County to support maintenance of district-wide equipment such as Trackhoes, dump trucks, loaders, and pumps.

The role requires a High School Graduate, a valid driver’s license, ability to lift 50 pounds, and willingness to work in a garage setting with overtime eligibility. The team is dedicated to safe, efficient operations and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Graduate.
• Experience, Training, or Skills: NONE.
• Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE.
• Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE.
• Special Requirements (Age, Licensure, Regulation, etc.): Must be 18 years of age; must possess a valid driver’s license prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Change oil and hydraulics fluids.
• Learn to search for electrical problems.
• Maintain equipment during snow and ice operations.
• Learn Computer monitoring of equipment.
• How to work on small equipment

Skills

Computer skills

Mechanical skills

Safety awareness

Education

High School Graduate

Job description

Job Title

Transportation Auto/Truck Technician Assistant

Advertisement Closes

10/31/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

Requisition ID

2605549

Pay Grade

09

Salary

$14.03- $20.64 Hourly

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK

Hiring Agency

Transportation Cabinet | Department of Highways

Location

2096 Three Springs Rd
Bowling Green, KY 42104 USA

Description

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is committed to meeting or exceeding the needs and expectations of ourcustomers. Our focus is on people: our customers, our employees, and our partners. We will continually improveboth the delivery of our products and services and the processes that support that delivery to provide a safe,efficient, environmentally sound, and fiscally responsible transportation system that delivers economicopportunity and enhances the quality of life in Kentucky.

By joining our Warren County Equipment Unit 212 as a Transportation Auto/Truck Technician Assistant in WarrenCounty, you’ll have the opportunity to learn to maintain District wide equipment, including Trackhoes, dumptrucks, loaders, pumps, and other highway equipment.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Change oil and hydraulics fluids,
• Learn to search for electrical problems,
• Maintain equipment during snow and ice operations,
• Learn Computer monitoring of equipment.
• How to work on small equipment

Ideal candidate will have experience in:

• Computer skills,
• Mechanical skills,
• Understanding importance of safety and willingness to promote safe work environments

Benefits and Perks:

• Comprehensive health with optional dental and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings.
• Professional development opportunities and ongoing training.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Employee wellness programs.

Required to possess a valid driver's license, some travel will be required for training, must be able to work, sit,stoop, and bend, must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds, must be able to respond to emergencies.

Please be advised that although medical cannabis has been legalized in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, due toother applicable state or federal laws, employees in this position are prohibited from using medical cannabis.

If you need additional information about this prohibition, you may contact the agency point of contact foradditional information.

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal governmentwith your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in U.S. KYTC will only use E-Verifyonce you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that KYTC has violated its E-Verify responsibilities,please contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or https://dhs.gov/e-verify

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: High School Graduate

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must be 18 years of age. Must possess a valid driver's license prior to employment in this job classification. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. The employing agency is responsible for ensuring the employees possesses and maintains the required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials.

Working Conditions

Work is typically performed in a garage type facility or field setting.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Jennifer Kline at [e-mail] or 270-746-7898.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D