Equipment Mechanic Specialist

Job Posting

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy:

• Job Posting closes: June 23, 2025

Kansas Department of Transportation

The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) delivers transportation that keeps Kansans moving forward. Our employees are our most valuable resource. We depend on our employees and business partners to get the job done. KDOT strives to provide a work environment that motivates people and encourages them to be productive. KDOT is a great place to work, so come be part of our team!

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About the Position:

• Who can apply: Anyone
• Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
• Full/Part-time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday
• Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
• Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes
• Search Keywords: Colby, Hoxie, Grainfield, Sharon Springs, Goodland

Compensation:

• Annual Salary Range: $58,884.80 - $63,440.00
• Hourly Pay Range: $28.31 - $30.50

Employment Benefits:

• Work-Life Balance Programs:

• Paid Leave: Vacation, Holidays, Parental, Military, Sick, Funeral and Jury Duty

• Employee Assistance Program

• For help managing daily life at no cost to you

• Infant at Work Program

• Voluntary Benefits: Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance

• First-Day Coverage:

• Medical Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vison Insurance

• Tax Advantage Accounts: HSA, HRA, FSA with qualifying plans

• Life Insurance:

• Employer paid basic group life

• Optional group life insurance available at a reasonable cost.

• Retirement:

• KPERS and Deferred Compensation

• Other Benefits:

• Tuition reimbursement

• Paid on-the-job training programs.

• Personal and Professional Development Opportunities

• Employee discounts with the STAR Program

• And more!

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Position Summary & Responsibilities:

Position Summary:

This Equipment Mechanic Specialist position works in the District Three office located in Oakley, KS. This position supervises and performs highly skilled mechanical repairs on heavy and complex equipment. It supervises mechanics in the repair and maintenance of area equipment. It is responsible for managing all aspects of the Area shop including scheduling, prioritizing, and advising subarea maintenance shops on required repairs. This position is responsible for the procurement process of parts purchased for repairs in accordance with State Statutes, Regulations and KDOT requirements.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

• Diagnoses malfunctions and troubleshoots to determine cause of failure; makes operational tests of systems.
• Makes working diagnoses of mechanical failure by means of visual & auditory checks & use of test equipment, such as voltmeters, armature growlers, brake testers, test stands, compression gauge testers, ohmmeters and engine analyzers to determine the exact nature of extent of repair or adjustment needed to complete work orders.
• Removes, disassembles, repairs, adjusts, overhauls, modifies, reassembles, and installs or replaces engine & major assemblies, sub-assemblies, wheel balancing & brake & clutch adjustments.
• May occasionally perform oxyacetylene and electric welding or blacksmithing, as in forming, bonding & tempering iron & steel.
• Maintains standard shop records such as timesheets, repair orders and job orders.

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Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Two years 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:

• Three to five years' experience working as a mechanic or a minimum of one year of vocational education that is directly related to the position.

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 capacity 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. Applicants will be considered for the position without the required tools; however, the required tools must be available for use on the first day of work.
• 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. (This position will also require you to participate in random testing, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, return-to-duty, and follow-up testing.)
• 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. (Per SOM 2.1.10).
• Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate required in accordance with Executive Order 2004-03. Each applicant (even non-residents) who is selected for a State of Kansas job vacancy must apply for a Tax Clearance Certificate within 10 days from the date of the offer letter by accessing the Kansas Department of Revenue's (KDOR) website at www.kdor.ks.gov/apps/taxclearance/Default.aspx .

If you need assistance with the tax clearance, please contact KDOR at (785) 296-3199 or by email at kdor_specialprojects@ks.gov

Recruiter Contact Information:

• Name: Kim Munoz
• Email: KDOT.HQ.JobApps@ks.gov
• Phone: (785) 296-8206

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• Complete or update your contact information on the Careers -> "My Account Information" page. *This information is included on all your job applications.

• Start your draft job application, upload other required documents, and submit when it is complete.

• Manage your drafted and submitted applications on the Careers -> "My Job Applications" page.

• Check your email and the "My Job Notifications" page for written communications from the Recruiter.

• Email - sent to the Preferred email on the "My Account Information" page.

• Notifications - view the Careers -> "My Job Notifications" page.

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Optional Documents for this Application to be Complete

Upload these on the Careers - My Job Applications page

• Transcripts (if substituting education)
• DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran's Preference)

Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application

• Resume (or choose existing if you have one)
• Cover Letter

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How to Claim Veterans Preference

Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.

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How to Claim Disability Hiring Preference

Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orien