Heavy Equipment Mech-Apprent

Heavy Equipment Mech-Apprent Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government - 3.3 Fayette County, KY Job Details Full-time $18.29 an hour 16 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Qualifications High school diploma or GED Driver's License Full Job Description SALARY The minimum salary is $18.286 per hour This position is eligible for overtime (non-exempt), if applicable. Pay Grade 512 This position is eligible for Hazardous Duty Supplemental Pay ($90/month, $0.52c/hour) and CDL pay ($1.08/hour) once obtained within the required first six (6) months of employment.

FILING DEADLINE DATE

The deadline to apply is Tuesday, May 26, 2026 GENERAL

DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this classification is to assist heavy equipment technicians perform repairs and maintenance of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government's diverse fleet of heavy equipment, motor vehicles, and related systems.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent No experience required

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

With guidance from

Heavy Equipment Technician:

Conducts preventative maintenance on trucks as needed to keep them in proper working condition Changes tires and repairs tires as damage occurs on various vehicles Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair problems that occur on heavy equipment Maintains a clean working environment and cleans the heavy equipment as needed Operates and moves trucks as needed around the facility Receives ongoing training to improve vehicle and equipment repair knowledge, skills and abilities Performs related work as assigned

SPECIAL LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

All Certifications and licenses must be maintained as a condition of employment. Valid Driver's License Required to obtain a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B within the first six (6) months of employment and maintain the CDL as a condition of continued employment

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

All positions require drug testing and background check before employment and may require a post-job offer physical as stated in Ordinances 21-14(b), 22-13 and 23-16 Must furnish own tools

HOW TO APPLY

Submit LFUCG electronic application through lexingtonky.gov/jobs and attach/upload applicable documents to verify your education, training, certification/license(s), or DD214 (for military preference with appropriate discharge) by filing deadline date.

RESUMES CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE APPLICATION

, but are highly encouraged to be attached/uploaded to the application. Please note that the section titled "Application Questionnaire" has to be completed every time a new or revised application is submitted. Even if other information is pre-filled, the Questionnaire does not transfer. •

APPLICANTS WHO FAIL TO COMPLETE THE ELECTRONIC APPLICATION IN ITS ENTIRETY WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FURTHER

•CLOSING

STATEMENT

Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government offers an outstanding benefits package. Links to our most popular benefits are below: Health and wellness benefits: lexingtonky.gov/benefits Paid and unpaid time off benefits: lexingtonky.gov/working/employee-handbook#chapter-4-paid-and-unpaid-time-off-benefits Direct depo sit is required of all employees. The LFUCG is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, and as such is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay and other aspects of employment.

CONTACT INFORMATION

For further information, call, e-mail, or visit: Division of Human Resources 200 East Main St. Lexington, KY 40507

Phone:

(859) 258-3030

Website:

lexingtonky.gov/jobs

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