Heavy Equipment Mech-Apprent - No Experience Required

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 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