Transportation Auto/Truck Techn I

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Transportation Auto/Truck Techn I

Pay Grade 10

Salary

$15.13 - $22.70 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 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 Warren County Equipment Unit 212 as a Transportation Auto/Truck Technician I in Warren County, you’ll have the opportunity to Learn to maintain District wide equipment, including Trackhoes, dump trucks, loaders, pumps, and other highway equipment.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Change oil and hydraulics fluids.
• Search out electrical problems.
• Maintain equipment during snow and ice operations.
• Computer monitoring of equipment.
• Work on small and large equipment.

Ideal candidate will have experience in:

• Computer skills.
• Mechanical skills.
• Understanding importance of safety and willingness to promote safe work environments.
• CDL license or able to obtain.
• Operating equipment.

Benefits and Perks:

• 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.

Additional position information (travel required, standing/stooping/bending/lifting, sitting at a desk, etc.) 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.

Please be advised that although medical cannabis has been legalized in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, due to other applicable state or federal laws, employees in this position are prohibited from using medical cannabis. If you need additional information about this prohibition, you may contact the agency point of contact for additional information.

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/.

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