Entry-Level Highway Technician Assistant I

Socket.dev; Dayhoit (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision options

Retirement savings

Training opportunities

Collaborative environment

Wellness programs

Job summary

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is hiring for a Highway Technician Assistant I in Dayhoit, KY. The position involves operating heavy equipment, basic labor tasks on roadways, and supporting maintenance and construction activities.

Ideal candidates will be 18+, hold a valid driver's license, and be willing to obtain a Class B CDL within 12 months, plus complete required training including First Aid, Snow & Ice, Traffic Control/Flagger, and OSHA 10 certifications.

Qualifications

• High school graduate required.
• Must be 18+ and possess a valid driver's license.
• Within 12 months, obtain Class B CDL.
• Within one year, complete First Aid and Snow and Ice Training and must possess Traffic Control/Flagger and OSHA 10 Certifications.

Responsibilities

• Operate dump trucks with snowplow and salt spreader.
• Operate tractor-type mowing machine and assist in brush cutting.
• Flag for traffic control.
• Learn and assist with basic surveying on construction projects.
• Attend required training classes.

Skills

Rough terrain experience

Equipment operating

CDL eligibility

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is hiring for a Highway Technician Assistant I in Dayhoit, KY. The position involves operating heavy equipment, basic labor tasks on roadways, and supporting maintenance and construction activities.

Ideal candidates will be 18+, hold a valid driver's license, and be willing to obtain a Class B CDL within 12 months, plus complete required training including First Aid, Snow & Ice, Traffic Control/Flagger, and OSHA 10 certifications.