Equipment Mechanic

Job Summary:

This Equipment Mechanic position is responsible for performing skilled mechanical work for the maintenance and repair of equipment in support of KDOT's construction and maintenance activities. The selected candidate will work in the District Five office located in Pratt, KS, and will be required to have their own hand tools to perform the duties and responsibilities of this position.

Responsibilities:

• Performs a full-range mechanical overhaul & repair of light, medium and heavy-duty vehicles, and equipment.
• Diagnoses malfunctions and troubleshoots to determine the cause of failure on complex systems, including but not limited to, hydraulics and pneumatics systems.
• Makes working diagnosis of mechanical failure by means of specialized testing equipment and visual or auditory checks.
• Performs tune-up, electrical repairs, and maintenance/adjustment on both automotive and heavy-duty equipment.

Requirements:

• Six months of experience in automotive and/or diesel mechanics to meet the needs of the agency.
• Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency. Transcripts are required for education to be considered.
• Valid Driver's License at time of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Team oriented ability to perform work that requires moderate physical exertion.
• Experience with the maintenance and repair of heavy gasoline or diesel-powered equipment used in construction & maintenance activities or other comparable physical settings.

Post-Offer/Pre-employment Requirements:

• A CDL must be obtained within 90 days of hire and maintained. KDOT provides CDL training at no cost to the employee.
• This position is subject to pre-employment physical testing. The selected candidate will be required to pass the screening as a condition of employment.
• The selected candidate for this position will be expected to have their own hand tools to perform the duties and responsibilities of this position. Click here to see KDOT's policy and a list of required tools.
• This CDL position is subject to drug and alcohol testing under the authority of the US Department of Transportation. The selected candidate will be required to pass a DOT pre-employment/pre-duty drug test as a condition of employment in this position.
• Any Commercial Driver who has received a Confirmed Positive Result or the Equivalent and has not successfully completed all Rehabilitation Program requirements and follow-up testing requirements is not eligible for this position.
• Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate required in accordance with Executive Order 2004-03.