Automotive Technician IV

Overview

Final date to receive applications 1/30/2026 (7:00 PM EST). 26-00323. Automotive Technician IV. Pay Grade 13. Salary $3,491.98 - $5,237.96 Monthly.

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK.  for more details on state employment. Hiring Agency Finance & Administration Cabinet | Office of the Secretary. Location 513 Barrett St, Frankfort, KY 40601 USA.

Description The Office of Fleet Management is looking for an ASE Master Certified automotive technician. Special entrance rate for this position applies:
Hiring annual salary $62,855.52.

• Performs highly complex automotive mechanical repairs, preventive maintenance, and diagnostics in an automotive repair and maintenance garage environment.
• Provides Senior Grade training assistance and mentorship to less experienced automotive mechanics.
• Observes and advises shop supervisor of the quality of repairs being performed.
• Performs major mechanical repairs and computer diagnostics on powertrain and engine management systems.
• Conducts the removal, mechanical repair or replacement of major mechanical component assemblies such as engines, transmissions, transfer cases and drive axle assemblies.
• Performs the highest level of diagnostics and mechanical repairs on automotive system modules and electronics utilizing the most current diagnostic equipment, utilizes their knowledge and experience to provide expert level mentorship and on the job training to less experienced mechanic to aid in production output.
• Must possess expert level brake systems knowledge and skills.
• Performs diagnostic analysis of control systems and performs mechanical repairs to correct automotive drivability and functionality issues including drivetrain and driveline components and suspensions.
• Performs highly complex troubleshooting and mechanical repair and service on automotive heating ventilation and air conditioning systems (HVAC) with the utilizing the most current service and test equipment.
• Performs comprehensive vehicle assessments, preventive maintenance procedures including tire rotations, tire mounting and balancing.

• Master level automotive repair skills with Master Level ASE certifications (Required)
• Master level automotive computer diagnostic knowledge.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent leadership knowledge
• Extensive customer service knowledge

This position is for a ASE Certified Master Level automotive mechanic who possesses excellent leadership qualities and looks forward to being technically challenged. If you like to solve complex problems and be productive we would love to have you on our team!

EDUCATION: High school graduate.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR

SKILLS:

Must have eight years of automotive and/or equipment repair technical experience.

Substitute EDUCATION for

EXPERIENCE:

Vocational or technical school training in automotive/truck repair or a related area will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for

EDUCATION:

NONE

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license prior to employment in this job classification. Must be Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certified master technician in medium/heavy truck or automobile test series. Must also be ASE certified in AC recovery.  Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification.

Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.

Incumbents working in this job title perform work in a repair facility.

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Wesley Peyton ton or .

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D