Motorist Assist Technician

Job Posting Motorist Assist Technician Job Opening ID #: 217554 Location: Olathe / Johnson County Job Posting Closes: Open Until Filled Kansas Highway Patrol 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, 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.

Cory Beard * Email: * Phone Number: Required documents for this application to be complete: On the Careers - My Job Applications page, verify these documents are present and valid.

Upload or delete and upload new if needed: * State of Kansas Online Application * Transcripts * DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran's Preference) Inside this job's Job Application, upload these documents: * Resume * Cover Letter (optional) Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov: "How, What, & Where do I Upload Documents" Job Application Process * Sign into your existing account or Register for a new one to apply.

* Complete or review your contact information on the My Contact Information page.

* Upload documents listed in the Required Documents section of the job posting to the appropriate location.

How to Claim Veterans Preference Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A.

73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position.

The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job.

Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.

Learn more about claiming Veteran's Preference How to Claim Disability Hiring Preference Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions.

If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position.

The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.

Learn more about claiming Disability Hiring Preference PLEASE NOTE: The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference should not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS.

These documents should be sent either by fax to, scanned and emailed to, or can be mailed/delivered in person to: ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator Office of Personnel Services Landon State Office Building 900 SW Jackson, Rm 401 Topeka, KS 66612 To assist in completing your application, please see helpful links below: * Instructions: * Job Search * Registration & User Account * Application * Frequently Asked Questions Equal Employment Opportunity 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.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the recruiter.

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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