Transportation Cabinet Hiring Mechanics, Drivers

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has about a dozen job openings for equipment operators/truck drivers in the counties of KYTC District 1.

Counties with immediate openings include McCracken, Carlisle, Graves, and Calloway. The agency also has openings for truck mechanic/technicians.
 
The Heavy Equipment Operator I jobs start at $10.20 per hour with a 5% raise after a 6 month probation. The jobs include CDL training. HEO I (Quick-fill – can apply at any time) –  Requirements are a High School Diploma and valid driver's license, no experience is required. Hourly wage is $10.20/hr. for a 40 hour work week. Employeed will receive a 5% increase in pay after successfully completing 6 month probation and obtaining Class A CDL w/Tanker Endorsement. This job requires reporting to work during snow/ice events and emergency situations.

Automotive Technician I jobs require a High School Diploma and two years of automotive technical experience. Salary Range is 1,823.90 - $2,416.22 (40 hour work week). Tasks include working in a repair facility or field setting to repair automotive vehicles. Applicant must have a valid driver's license. Worker will report to Repair Facility in McCracken County, and will get a 5% increase in pay after completing 6 month probation. *This register closes 4/25/15.

Jobs are posted at www.personnel.ky.gov and listed by county. Generally, jobs are posted for a couple of weeks on this site, so check it often for new listings. Applicants can also enter a resume on the site to be prepared to apply for specific jobs. This site lists jobs available in all state agencies.