Location: Johnson,KS, USA
Job Posting
Motorist Assist Technician
Job Opening ID #: 213060
Location: Olathe / Johnson County
Job Posting Closes: Open Until Filled
Kansas Highway Patrol www.KHPJobs.org
About the Position:
* Who can apply: Anyone (External)
* Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
* Full/Part-time: Full-Time
* Work Schedule: Days, Shift, Weekends
* Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
* Veterans' Preference Eligible: No
Compensation:
* Hourly Pay: $20.12
Position Summary & Responsibilities:
Position Summary: Assist motorists with vehicle and travel problems by fixing tires; providing basic temporary mechanical assistance, directions, gasoline, water/antifreeze; removing disabled vehicles from the highway; calling for wrecker service. Assist motorist at traffic crashes; protect the crash scene; call for law enforcement officers, service vehicles or emergency vehicles; provides emergency first aide/CPR to victims of crashes until medical personnel arrive; move involved vehicles to shoulder of roadway. Provide transportation of motorists to nearest service station/motels/other shelter. Reports problems with general highway conditions. Checks all unattended vehicles in order to inform dispatchers and law enforcement officers.
Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
* Regular, reliable, dependable, performance is an essential function.
* Constant contact with general public for the purpose of assisting stranded motorist.
* Exposure to hazards due to traffic accidents, incorrect driving actions of others, working in adverse weather conditions.
* Daily use of: Agency vehicle, two-way radio, tire jack, jumper cables, four-way wrench and miscellaneous other small tools.
For a full position description email request to ...@KS.GOV , please include the Job ID #.
Qualifications:
Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Licensing & Certification: Valid Driver's License.
Minimum Qualifications: Experience with motor vehicle construction, maintenance, and minor repair highly desired.
Preferred Qualifications: Basic mechanical experience. Knowledge of mechanical structure of vehicles, repair procedures and first aid and CPR. Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing under stressful circumstances; use proper spelling and grammar with proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements: Must submit to and pass a background check. Lift up to 75 lbs., stoop, bend, reach, and twist with arms and body.
Persons applying for positions with KHP will be subject to background investigation, fingerprints, and/or drug screening.
Recruiter Contact Information:
* Name: LT. Mitch Mellick
* Email: ...@KS.GOV
* Phone Number: 913-###-####
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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 orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.
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Employment Benefits:
* Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
* Sick & Vacation leave
* Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
* Paid State Holidays
* Fitness Centers in select locations
* Employee discounts with the STAR Program
* Retirement and deferred compensation programs
* Kansas Highway Patrol has both KPERS and KP&F eligible positions. If you have retired, you will have a waiting period before you can go back to work for a KPERS/ KP&F employer.
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