Transportation Auto/Truck Techn I

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Bowling Green (KY); Sur place; USD 21 000 - 31 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Comprehensive health with optional ...

Retirement savings

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Employee wellness programs

Résumé du poste

Commonwealth of Kentucky's Transportation Cabinet in Bowling Green seeks a Transportation Auto/Truck Technician I. You will perform preventive maintenance, oil changes, and diagnostics on district equipment including trackhoes, dump trucks, loaders, and pumps.

The role requires a high school diploma and at least two years of automotive/equipment repair experience, a valid driver's license, and CDL within six months. Benefits include health, retirement, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must have two years of automotive, equipment and truck repair technical experience.
• Substitution of vocational/technical training for experience allowed on a year-for-year basis.
• Must be 18 years of age with a valid driver's license and CDL within six months of employment.

Responsabilités

• Change oil and hydraulics fluids.
• Search out electrical problems.
• Maintain equipment during snow and ice operations.
• Computer monitoring of equipment.
• Work on small and large equipment.

Connaissances

Computer skills

Mechanic skills

Safety awareness

Equipment operation

Formation

High school diploma

Outils

Class A CDL

Description du poste

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2605858

Transportation Auto/Truck Techn I

Pay Grade 10

Salary
$15.43 - $22.70 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 Road
Bowling Green, KY 42104 USA

Description

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is committed to meeting or exceeding the needs and expectations of our customers. Our focus is on people: our customers, our employees, and our partners. We will continually improve both 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 economic opportunity and enhances the quality of life in Kentucky.

By joining our Warren County Equipment Unit 212 as a Transportation Auto/Truck Technician I, you’ll have the opportunity to Learn to maintain District wide equipment, including Trackhoes, dump trucks, loaders, pumps, and other equipment.

Summary Of Responsibilities

• Change oil and hydraulics fluids.
• Search out electrical problems.
• Maintain equipment during snow and ice operations.
• Computer monitoring of equipment.
• Work on small and large equipment.

Ideal Candidate Will Have Experience In

• Computer skills
• Mechanic skills
• Understanding importance of safety and willingness to promote safe work environments
• Operating equipment

Benefits And Perks

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

Additional position information: Should be able to work, sit, stoop, and bend. Should be able to lift and carry 50 pounds. Should be able to respond to emergencies.

Please be advised that although medical cannabis has been legalized in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, due to other 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 for additional information.

We look forward to reviewing your application.

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

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION:

High school graduate.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:

Must have two years of automotive, equipment and truck repair technical experience.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:

Vocational or technical school training in automotive and truck repair or a related area will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:

NONE

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):

Must be 18 years of age. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license to qualify for employment in this job classification. Employees in this job classification must furnish the agency's appointing authority within six months of employment in the job classification, documentation that he or she possesses a valid Class A commercial driver's license. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possess and maintains required licensure(s), certification (s) or other credentials.

Working Conditions

Incumbents working in this job title perform work in a repair 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