Highway Technician Assistant

Position: Highway Technician Assistant I
Location: Flemingsburg

Highway Technician Assistant I

Commonwealth of Kentucky

Commonwealth of Kentucky provided pay range

This range is provided by Commonwealth of Kentucky. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$17.95/hr - $17.95/hr

Description

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 District 9, Engineering Support Branch/Roadside Environment Section as a Highway Technician Assistant I in Fleming County, you’ll have the opportunity to perform a variety of essential tasks to maintain the safety and functionality of our roadways.

Summary Of Responsibilities

• Hauling materials to and from job sites.
• Operates dump truck with snow plow and salt spreader to perform snow removal on highways.
• Use equipment to control vegetation along roads.
• Flagging for operations requiring traffic control.
• Operate tractor type mowing machine, assist in brush cutting, and use chemical sprayers.

Ideal Candidate Will Have Experience In

• Basic maintenance or construction.
• Performing preventative maintenance on vehicles or equipment.
• Operating equipment or machinery.
• Experience with hand tools and, or, small engine equipment tools.

Benefits And Perks

• 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.

We invite you to apply 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 offers steady pay and benefits.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in U.S. KYTC will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that KYTC has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888‑897‑7781 or (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: High school graduate.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR

SKILLS:

NONE

SUBSTITUTE EDUCATION FOR

EXPERIENCE:

NONE

SUBSTITUTE EXPERIENCE FOR

EDUCATION:

NONE

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must be 18 years of age. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license to qualify for employment in this job classification. Within 12 months of employment in this job classification, employees in this classification must furnish the agency's appointing authority with documentation that he or she holds a valid Class B commercial driver's license.

Within one year of employment in this job classification, the employee must complete First Aid and Snow and Ice Training and must possess Traffic Control/Flagger and OSHA 10 Certifications or equivalent. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials.

Working

Conditions

Incumbents in this job title typically perform their work at a highway maintenance facility or section office, at work sites throughout the assigned work area, and when necessary district wide. Incumbent will be exposed to risks inherent to working with large equipment and machines involved with road construction. Must be able to work extended hours and be outside during inclement weather.

Seniority

level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Government Administration

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