Transportation Auto Truck Techn Asst

The Commonwealth of Kentucky is hiring a full-time Transportation Auto Truck Technician Assistant in Bowling Green, KY. Responsibilities include diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining gasoline and diesel-powered equipment. Candidates must possess a valid driver's license and have at least 5 years of auto/truck repair experience. The position offers a salary ranging from $13.36 to $20.04 hourly and requires physical ability to lift 50 pounds and respond to emergencies.
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2/23/2025 (7:00 PM EST)

25-00892

Transportation Auto Truck Techn Asst

Pay Grade

09

Salary

$13.36 - $20.04 Hourly

Employment Type

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

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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 which 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 Equipment Unit as a Transportation Auto Truck Technician Assistant in Warren County, you’ll have the opportunity to performs major repairs and maintains gasoline and diesel-powered equipment such as dozers, graders, backhoes, loaders, pavers, etc.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
• Diagnosis, repairs and maintains gas and diesel powered equipment.
• Inspects and analyzes light or heavy equipment for completeness of repairs and servicing reports.
• Maintain equipment during snow and ice operations.
• Computer monitoring of equipment.

Holders of this job title will obtain:
• CDL License.
• Computer skills.
• Mechanic skills.
• ASE certifications.

Desired candidates possess the following requisite skills or experience applicable to the position:
• CDL.
• 5 years of auto/truck repair technical experience.
• Experience operating equipment.
• Understanding importance of safety and willingness to promote safe work environment.

Must 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. We invite you to apply for the opportunity to allow you to expand your learning potential while providing a steady paycheck and benefits.

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. 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://www.e-verify.gov/.

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 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: http://transportation.ky.gov/driver.licensing/.

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 Jennifer.Kline@ky.gov or 270-746-7898.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D