What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Auto Truck Techn Asst position at Commonwealth of Kentucky - Transportation Cabinet | Department of Highways?

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5/14/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)

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Transportation Auto Truck Techn Asst

Pay Grade 09

Salary

$13.76 - $20.64 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 Assistant 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.

Summary of Responsibilities:

Change oil and hydraulics fluids
Learn to search for electrical problems
Maintain equipment during snow and ice operations
Learn computer monitoring of equipment
How to work on small equipment

Ideal candidate will have experience in:

Computer skills
Mechanical skills
Understanding importance of safety and willingness to promote safe work environments

Benefits & 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.)
Required to possess a valid driver's license, some travel will be required for training. Required to be able to work, sit, stoop, and bend. Required to be able to lift and carry 50 pounds. Required to 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/.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: High School Graduate

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE

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. The employing agency is responsible for ensuring the employees possesses and maintains the required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials: https://transportation.ky.gov/Pages/Home.aspx

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 Jennifer Kline at Jennifer.Kline@ky.gov or 270-746-7898.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

Salary : $28,621 - $42,931

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