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Automotive Technician I
Commonwealth of KentuckyUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 13 Aug 2026
š° $47,220/yr($31,476/yr ā $47,220/yr)
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Automotive Technician I
Pay Grade
10
Salary
$2,623.40 - $3,935.20 Monthly
This position is eligible for an approved Sign-on bonus of $5000 in compliance with 101 KAR 2:034 Section 9(6).
This position is eligible for an approved Sign-on bonus of $5000 in compliance with 101 KAR 2:034 Section 9(6).
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK
Hiring Agency
Finance & Administration Cabinet | Office of the Secretary
Location
513 Barrett St
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA
Description
The Office of Fleet Management is seeking an automotive mechanic with entry level to moderate experience and
training in the automotive mechanical repair field.
Entry Rate Special Pay of $22.70 hourly/$3,935.20 monthly
$5,000.00 sign on bonus!
Key Responsibilities:
Entry Rate Special Pay of $22.70 hourly/$3,935.20 monthly
$5,000.00 sign on bonus!
Key Responsibilities:
- Performs general automotive mechanical repairs, preventive maintenance, basic diagnostics in a fleet maintenance garage setting.
- For the benefit of on-the-job training aids higher level automotive mechanics.
- Observes and advises shop supervisor of the quality of repairs being performed.
- Performs basic computer diagnostics on powertrain engine management systems.
- Conducts mechanical repairs or replacement of major component assemblies such as engines, transmissions, transfer cases and axle assemblies.
- Performs accurate troubleshooting mechanical repair and service on automotive heating ventilation and air conditioning systems (HVAC).
- Performs preventive maintenance procedures including oil changes, fluid changes, vehicle inspections, tire rotations, tire mounting and balancing.
- Performs brake repairs and replacement.
- General automotive mechanical repair experience with ASE certifications.
- Required to be a great problem solver.
- Good computer skills.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION:
High school graduate.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:
Must have two years of automotive and, or, equipment 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 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. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.
Working Conditions
Incumbents in this job title work in a repair facility
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 Wesley Peyton at Wes.Peyton@ky.gov or 502-782-0106.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
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