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I-9. KDOT

does not provide sponsorships for this position.

E-Verify:

The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For additional information regarding E-Verify, please click here. For additional information regarding Immigrant and Employee Rights (IER) please click here. 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:

Hays, Stockton, Russell, La Crosse, WaKeeney, Hill City 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:

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! Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information…

Position Summary & Responsibilities:

Position Summary:

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. View the full position description

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.

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 :

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. Kansas Department of Revenue•

Tax Clearance Frequently Asked Questions Recruiter Contact Information:

Email:

KDOT.HQ.JobApps@ks.gov Job Application Process First Sign in or register as a New User. 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. Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov : \"How to Apply for a Job
Instructions\" and \"How to Search for a Job
Instructions\" Optional Documents for this Application to be Complete Upload these on the Careers
My Job Applications page Transcripts (if substituting education for experience) 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 Helpful Resources at jobs.

ks.gov : \"How, What, & Where do I Upload Documents\" 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. Learn more about claiming Veteran's Preference 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 a 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. Learn more about claiming Disability Hiring Preference

PLEASE NOTE

: The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference should not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be scanned and emailed to Gustavo.

Victoriano@ks.gov, or can be mailed/delivered in person to:

ATTN:

Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator Office of Personnel Services Docking State Office Building 915 SW Harrison Ave, Suite 260 Topeka, KS 66612 Equal Employment Opportunity The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job. If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.","type","jobPosting","source","LC","accountId","0","organizationName","State of Kansas - Department of Transportation","applicationUrl","https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=cd0f724691ad6dad&from=serp&vjs=3","Ellis, KS","isRemote","location",{"_249":250,"_251":252},"createdAt","2026-09-18T07:41:40.993893264Z","updatedAt","2026-09-17T13:18:44.923Z","publishedAt","2026-09-10T00:00:00Z","expiresAt","2026-10-18T00:00Z","status","active","isExpired","isDiscoverable",true,"isSearchable","isSpotlight","isDraft","careerSkills",[189,190,191,192,193,194,195,196,197,198,199,200,201,202,203,204,205,206,207],"requiredEducation","na","benefitCategories",[183,184,185,186,187,188],"amount",60234,"isEmailRequired","isPhoneRequired","formattedDescription","

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy: Job Posting closes: September 23, 2026 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! Verification of identity and employment eligibility to work in the United States is required by federal law. For a list of acceptable documents that establish these criteria, please refer to the federal Form

I-9. KDOT

does not provide sponsorships for this position.

E-Verify:

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:

Hays, Stockton, Russell, La Crosse, WaKeeney, Hill City 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:

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:

Position Summary & Responsibilities:

Position Summary:

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Post-Offer/Pre-employment Requirements:

SOM 2.1.10

Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate :

•

Tax Clearance Frequently Asked Questions Recruiter Contact Information:

Email:

KDOT.HQ.JobApps@ks.gov Job Application Process First Sign in or register as a New User. 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. Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov : \"How to Apply for a Job
Instructions\" and \"How to Search for a Job
Instructions\" Optional Documents for this Application to be Complete Upload these on the Careers
My Job Applications page Transcripts (if substituting education for experience) 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 Helpful Resources at jobs.

K.S.A. 73-201

PLEASE NOTE

Victoriano@ks.gov, or can be mailed/delivered in person to:

ATTN:

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