The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) is hiring an Equipment Mechanic in NORTON. Starting pay is $16.55/hour. Requirements include six months experience in automotive and/or diesel mechanics. Education may be substituted as deemed relevant by the agency. Duties include performing maintenance repairs, tune-ups, electrical repairs and adjustments on automotive and heavy equipment; welding and blacksmithing; minor bodywork; and maintaining standard shop records, work orders and parts orders. On-the-job training provided to obtain commercial driver’s license within 60 days of hire. Benefits include health, vision and dental insurance, KPERS retirement, paid vacation and sick leave, and annual personal protection equipment and tool allowance. Applications may be completed online at www.jobs.ks.gov. Submit to Transportation, Headquarters and include requisition #196137. Position closes March 4, 2020.