Motorist Assist Technician
Job Opening ID #: 218774 Location: Olathe / Johnson County
Job Posting Closes: Open Until Filled
Kansas Highway Patrol www.KHPJobs.org
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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:
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Qualifications:
Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Licensing & Certification: Valid Driver’s License.
Minimum Requirements: 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.
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The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.
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