Transportation Auto/Truck Techn I

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings

Training programs

Collaborative environment

Wellness programs

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Transportation Cabinet is seeking a Transportation Auto and Truck Technician I in Warren County to maintain district equipment including trackhoes, dump trucks and loaders. Work is in a repair facility or field setting, with priority on safety and preventative maintenance.

Responsibilities include oil and hydraulics changes, diagnosing electrical issues, computer monitoring, and servicing equipment during snow and ice operations; CDL required with ability to obtain

Qualifications

• High school graduate with two years of automotive/equipment/truck repair experience.
• Vocational or technical school training can substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Must be 18 years of age and hold a valid driver's license; must obtain Class A CDL within six months.

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.

Skills

Computer skills

Mechanic skills

Safety awareness

CDL license

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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2604430

Transportation Auto/Truck Techn I

Pay Grade 10

Salary

$15.13 - $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 Rd

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 and Truck Technician I in Warren County, you’ll have the opportunity to Learn to maintain District wide equipment, including trackhoes, dump trucks, loaders, pumps, etc.

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
• CDL license or able to obtain
• 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.

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.

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.

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: Must have two years of automotive/equipment/truck repair technical experience.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: Vocational or technical school training in automotive/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