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 the Transportation Cabinet, District 11, Equipment Section as a Transportation Auto/ Truck Technician I in Whitley County, you’ll have the opportunity to assist in the repair and maintenance of all medium and heavy equipment in District 11. Holders of the Transportation Auto/ Truck Technician I position will complete tasks such as: Repairing and maintaining equipment such as trucks, tractors, loaders, and other equipment. Learning to safely and properly use and maintain state owned tools and equipment. Learning from senior techs on complex repairs. Holders of this job will obtain the following skills: Maintain records on equipment and implement a preventative maintenance plan. Maintenance experience on all types of equipment. Experience and guidance in working towards automotive certifications. Obtain a Class A Commercial Driver License. Desired candidates possess the following requisite skills or experience applicable to the position: Experience in the automotive and truck repair field. Ability to Communicate both orally and written. Knowledge of Computers. Ability to work shift and on-call schedules. 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 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! 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. Probationary Period This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18 A.111.

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