Heavy Equipment Technician (Fleet Services -- Multiple Positions)
SALARY
The minimum salary is $25.730 per hour
This position is eligible for overtime (non-exempt), if applicable.
Pay Grade 519
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 to perform comprehensive maintenance and repairs on Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government's diverse fleet of heavy equipment, motor vehicles, and related systems.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
Two (2) years of related experience
Additional years of related education may substitute for years of experience
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Performs scheduled preventative maintenance as needed to maintain optimum performance
Perform safety inspections
Diagnoses and repairs all performance deficiencies
Fabricates parts and components as needed to make repairs
Purchases and maintains inventory of parts and supplies
Maintains records of work performed
Performs related work as assigned
SPECIAL LICENSE/CERTIFICATION
All Certifications and licenses must be maintained as a condition of employment.
Valid Driver's License
Valid Kentucky Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - Class B must be obtained within the first six (6) months of employment and maintain the CDL as a condition of continued employment
One (1) certification from the list approved by Fleet Services (see addendum) must be obtained within the first six (6) months of employment condition of continued employment:
ASE Certifications
T1 - Gasoline Engines
T2 - Diesel Engines
T3 - Drive Train
T4 - Brakes
T5 - Suspension & Steering
T6 - Electrical/ Electronic Systems
T7 - Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC)
T8 - Preventive Maintenance Inspection
G1 - Auto Maintenance and Light Repair
L2 - Diesel Engine Diagnostic Specialist
F1 - Alternative Fuels
E1 - Truck Equipment Installation & Repair
E2 - Electrical/Electronic Systems Installation & Repair
E3 - Auxiliary Power Systems Installation & Repair
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
Must be accessible for on-call duty and ability to work weekends, holidays and emergencies as assigned
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 deposit 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
E-mail: jobs@lexingtonky.gov