Transportation Auto/Truck Techn I
About The Position
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 Equipment Section as a Transportation Auto Truck Technician I in Hardin County, you’ll have the opportunity to Work on/with complex equipment repairs and builds for the district equipment fleet to keep roads and bridges safe for the traveling public.
Requirements
- Working in a repair or garage environment.
- Using hand tools and mechanical equipment safely and effectively.
- Performing routine maintenance and basic mechanical repairs with minimal supervision.
- Assisting with troubleshooting and diagnosing common mechanical and electrical issues.
- Following established repair procedures, documenting work performed, and supporting repair order completion.
- High school graduate.
- Must have two years of automotive/equipment/truck repair technical 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.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine maintenance and repair of automotive, medium duty, and heavy (off road) equipment.
- Support daily operations of the KYTC Equipment Garage, including opening and completing repair orders.
- Maintain repair facility organization, provide equipment care, and ensure a safe and clean work environment.
- Assist parts staff with inventory tasks such as stocking, labeling, and tracking parts usage.
- Operate a variety of hand tools and shop equipment including lifts, hoists, torches, welders, pneumatic tools, presses, and lathes.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health with optional dental and vision insurance.
- Retirement savings.
- Professional development opportunities and ongoing training.
- A collaborative and innovative work environment.
- Employee wellness programs.
- Shift premium pay for hours worked outside of normal business hours.
- Employees will sharpen mechanical and maintenance skills.
- Generous paid time off.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
