Automotive Technician I

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Automotive Technician I

Pay Grade10

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).

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency

Finance & Administration Cabinet | Office of the Secretary

Location

513 Barrett St
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA

Description

The Office of Fleet Management is seeking an automotive mechanic with entry level to moderate experience andtraining 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:

• Performs general automotive mechanical repairs, preventive maintenance, basic diagnostics in a fleetmaintenance 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 andair 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.

Preferred Knowledge:

• General automotive mechanical repair experience with ASE certifications.
• Required to be a great problem solver.
• Good computer skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

This position is for an automotive mechanic with basic entry level skills who looks forward to beingmechanically and technically challenged furthering their career goals. If you like to roll up your sleeves,solve problems and be productive we would love to have you on our team!

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 View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D