Motorist Assist Technician

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more

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• Assist Stranded Motorists -** Assist stranded motorists by changing
  
  

tires, providing basic mechanical assistance, giving directions, and

removing disabled vehicles from the roadway. Provide transportation to a

safe location when necessary.

• Protect motorists -** Protect motorists by directing traffic around
  
  

crash scenes through the placement of traffic cones, flares, and

electronic signage. Provide CPR and first aid until first responders

arrive.

• Monitor Road Conditions -** Report problems with road conditions such
  
  

as weather-related hazards and remove road debris. Report suspicious

activity to law enforcement.

• Position Summary:** Assist motorists with vehicle and travel problems
  
  

by fixing tires; providing basic temporary mechanical assistance,

directions, gasoline, water/antifreeze; removing disabled vehicles from

the highway; calling for wrecker service. Assist motorist at traffic

crashes; protect the crash scene; call for law enforcement officers,

service vehicles or emergency vehicles; provides emergency first aide/

CPR to victims of crashes until medical personnel arrive; move involved

vehicles to shoulder of roadway. Provide transportation of motorists to

nearest service station/motels/other shelter. Reports problems with

general highway conditions. Checks all unattended vehicles in order to

inform dispatchers and law enforcement officers.

• Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the
  
  

following:**

• Regular, reliable, dependable, performance is an essential function.
• Constant contact with general public for the purpose of assisting
  
  

stranded motorist.

• Exposure to hazards due to traffic accidents, incorrect driving
  
  

actions of others, working in adverse weather conditions.

• Daily use of: Agency vehicle, two-way radio, tire jack, jumper
  
  

cables, four-way wrench and miscellaneous other small tools.

Post Offer, Pre-employment Requirements

Must submit to and pass a background check, including fingerprints.

Ability to: Lift, turn, carry, set, pull, and push up to 75 lbs. or more

(wheel/tire, floor jack). Stoop, bend, turn, reach and twist with arms

and body. Climb into bed of truck. Lift, rotate, swing, and set up to 20

lbs.(traffic cones). Squat, kneel, climb/reach under. Pull and set

cables. Run controls and use hand tools. Drive a truck, sit for long

periods of time, move in confined areas, and perform repetitive motions

with one or more extremity. Listen, comprehend, respond, speak clearly

and concisely, communicate effectively, with fellow employees and the

general public.