Highway Technician II

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$26.29/hr - $30.21/hr

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is committed to meeting or exceeding the needs and expectations of our customers. Our focus is on people: our customers, our employees, and our partners. We will continually improve both the delivery of our products and services and the processes that support that delivery to provide a safe, efficient, environmentally sound, and fiscally responsible transportation system that delivers economic opportunity and enhances the quality of life in Kentucky.

By joining our Harrison County Unit as a Highway Technician II in Harrison County, you'll have the opportunity to perform advance level work in roadway and highway roadside maintenance and construction projects in Boone County.

• Performs a variety of advanced level work such as layout concrete forms, repair equipment, install pillings, excavate using boom equipment, haul heavy equipment, and install thermoplastic pavement markings.
• Operates heavy equipment and oversees small resurfacing projects, inspections, checks final bills and estimates.
• Plans, oversees, and evaluates project construction and maintenance contract tasks such as small resurfacing projects.
• Reviews certification of tests and performs inspections and reviews project costs, revisions, and project scheduling.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Ensuring the safety of employees and proper traffic control on job sites.
• Completing shift or on-call schedules.
• Equipment operation for road maintenance.
• Operating snow and ice plowing skills, working long hours during winter season.

• Comprehensive health with optional dental and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings.
• Professional development opportunities and ongoing trainings.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Employee wellness programs.

Additional position information:
Shoveling snow, Snow and Ice duties, chemical sprayings

If you are looking for a rewarding career with a culture of employee involvement, where teamwork is the norm and measurement of performance is essential, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is for you. We invite you to apply for the opportunity to allow you to expand your learning potential while providing a steady paycheck and benefits.

We look forward to reviewing your application!

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

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EDUCATION: High school graduate.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR

SKILLS:

Must have eight years of construction or highway maintenance experience.

Substitute EDUCATION for

EXPERIENCE:

Graduate of a college or university with an associate's degree in engineering technology, construction management, engineering science, engineering mechanics, geology, earth science, industrial drafting, design technology, construction technology or a related field will substitute for two (2) years of the highway related experience in construction and maintenance. Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree in engineering will substitute for four (4) years of the highway related experience in construction and maintenance.

Graduate of a college or university with an associate's degree in Engineering Technology with completion of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet's Civil Engineering Technology Scholarship Program will substitute for six (6) years of highway related experience in construction or maintenance. College coursework related to any of these fields will substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for

EDUCATION:

NONE

Must be 18 years of age. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a Class A commercial driver's license with tanker endorsement to qualify for employment in this job classification. The employee must successfully complete the KYTC Highway Technician Academy Level 3 or equivalent within one year of employment in this job classification. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this classification.

Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required…