Transportation Auto/Truck Techn I

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5/11/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)

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Transportation Auto/Truck Techn I

Pay Grade10

Salary

$20.43 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

310 Valley Creek Road, Building 4
Elizabethtown, KY 42701 USA

Description

TThe Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is committed to meeting or exceeding the needs and expectations of ourcustomers. Our focus is on people: our customers, our employees, and our partners. We will continually improveboth 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 economicopportunity 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 theopportunity to Work on/with complex equipment repairs and builds for the district equipment fleet to keeproads and bridges safe for the traveling public.

Summary of 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 workenvironment
• 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, pneumatictools, presses, and lathes.

Ideal candidate will have experience in:

• 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 ordercompletion.

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.
• Shift premium pay for hours worked outside of normal business hours.
• Employees will sharpen mechanical and maintenance skills.
• Generous paid time off.

Additional position information (travel required, standing/stooping/bending/lifting, sitting at a desk, etc.)Incumbents in this job title must possess the ability to work, sit, stoop and bend. Should be able to lift andcarry 50 pounds. Should be able to respond to emergencies and work in all weather conditions.

Please be advised that although medical cannabis has been legalized in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, due toother 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 foradditional information.

We invite you to apply for the opportunity to allow you to expand your learning potential while providing asteady paycheck and benefits.

We look forward to reviewing your application.

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal governmentwith your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in U.S. KYTC will only use E-Verifyonce 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/.

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 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Dana King at [email protected] or 270-766-5066.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D