Transportation Auto/Truck Techn I

The Commonwealth of Kentucky is hiring a Transportation Auto/Truck Technician I in Bowling Green, KY. The role involves operating and maintaining various types of equipment, including trucks and loaders. Candidates should have mechanic skills and experience with equipment maintenance. The position offers benefits like health insurance, retirement savings, and professional development. A valid driver's license is required, and some travel for training may be necessary.
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 District 3, Engineering Support and Equipment Section as a Transportation Auto/Truck Tech I in Warren County, you’ll have the opportunity to learn to operate multiple types of equipment (chemical spray trucks, chainsaws, etc.) and maintain District wide equipment, including Track hoes, dump trucks, loaders etc.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To The Following
• Change oil and hydraulics fluids.
• Learn to search out electrical problems.
• Maintain equipment during snow and ice operations.
• Learn Computer monitoring of equipment.

Ideal Candidate Will Have Experience In
• Help maintain garage.
• Computer skills.
• Mechanic skills.
• How to work on small, medium and large equipment.

Benefits & 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.
• 12 Paid holidays a year.

Additional Information
• 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.

If you are looking for a rewarding career with a culture of employee involvement, where teamwork is the norm and measurement of performance is essential, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is for you!

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.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer. 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: 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.