This Equipment Mechanic Specialist position works in the District Three office located in Hays, 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.
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.
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.
Compensation:
- Base Annual Salary: $59,467.20 to $61,001.40
- Base Hourly Pay: $28.59 to $29.33
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:
- 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:
- Paid on-the-job training programs.
- Personal and Professional Development Opportunitie
- Employee discounts with the STAR Program
- And more!
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KDOT works to foster diversity and looks forward to applications from all qualified applicants. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Application may be completed on-line at: https://admin.ks.gov/offices/personnel-services/jobs
Requisition # 222891. Position Closes Sept. 23rd, 2026
- Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate: A valid Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate is a condition of employment for all employees of the State of Kansas. Applicants (including non-residents) who receive a formal job offer for a State job, are required to obtain a valid Tax Clearance within ten (10) days of the job offer. A Tax Clearance can be obtained through the Kansas Department of Revenue who reviews individual accounts for compliance with Kansas Tax Law. If you have a missing tax return(s) or you owe taxes to the State of Kansas, please know that the Kansas Department of Revenue will work with you. The Kansas Department of Revenue can set you up on a payment plan to receive a Tax Clearance so you can get a job working for the State of Kansas. The Kansas Department of Revenue can be contacted at 785-296-3199.
