Equipment Mechanic

State of Kansas•Pratt, KS

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About The Position

This Equipment Mechanic position works in the District Five office located in Pratt, KS. This position exists to provide skilled mechanical work for the maintenance and repair of equipment in support of KDOT's construction and maintenance activities. It also provides skilled welding and fabrication work. Additionally, the Equipment Mechanic completes work orders and handles the procurement of parts including ordering and tracking.

Requirements

Six months of experience in automotive and/or diesel mechanics to meet the needs of the agency.
Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency. Transcripts are required for education to be considered.
Valid Driver's License at time of appointment.
A CDL must be obtained within 90 days of hire and maintained. KDOT provides CDL training at no cost to the employee.
This position is subject to pre-employment physical capacity testing. The selected candidate will be required to pass the screening as a condition of employment.
The selected candidate for this position will be expected to have their own hand tools to perform the duties and responsibilities of this position. Applicants will be considered for the position without the required tools; however, the required tools must be available for use on the first day of work.
This CDL position is subject to drug and alcohol testing under the authority of the US Department of Transportation. The selected candidate will be required to pass a DOT pre-employment/pre-duty drug test as a condition of employment in this position. (This position will also require you to participate in random testing, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, return-to-duty, and follow-up testing.)
Any Commercial Driver who has received a Confirmed Positive Result or the Equivalent and has not successfully completed all Rehabilitation Program requirements and follow-up testing requirements is not eligible for this position. (Per SOM 2.1.10).
Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate required in accordance with Executive Order 2004-03. Each applicant (even non-residents) who is selected for a State of Kansas job vacancy must apply for a Tax Clearance Certificate within 10 days from the date of the offer letter by accessing the Kansas Department of Revenue's (KDOR) website at www.kdor.ks.gov/apps/taxclearance/Default.aspx

Nice To Haves

Team oriented ability to perform work that requires moderate physical exertion.
Experience with the maintenance and repair of heavy gasoline or diesel-powered equipment used in construction & maintenance activities or other comparable physical settings.

Responsibilities

Performs a full-range mechanical overhaul & repair of light, medium and heavy-duty vehicles, and equipment. This includes occasional repairs in the field.
Diagnoses malfunctions and troubleshoots to determine the cause of failure on complex systems, including but not limited to, hydraulics and pneumatics systems.
Makes working diagnosis of mechanical failure by means of specialized testing equipment and visual or auditory checks.
Performs tune-up, electrical repairs, and maintenance/adjustment on both automotive and heavy-duty equipment.

Benefits

Paid Leave: Vacation, Holidays, Parental, Military, Sick, Funeral and Jury Duty
Employee Assistance Program
Infant at Work Program
Voluntary Benefits: Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vison Insurance
Tax Advantage Accounts: HSA, HRA, FSA with qualifying plans
Employer paid basic group life
Optional group life insurance available at a reasonable cost.
KPERS and Deferred Compensation
Tuition reimbursement
Paid on-the-job training programs.
Personal and Professional Development Opportunities
Employee discounts with the STAR Program
And more!