Highway Technician Assistant I

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Buckner (KY); Sur place; USD 51 434 000 - 59 237 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Comprehensive health insurance options

Retirement savings

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Employee wellness programs

Résumé du poste

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, through the Transportation Cabinet, is seeking a Highway Technician Assistant I in Kentucky. The role involves operating basic road construction equipment to support maintenance and road safety, with a focus on outdoor work in varying weather conditions.

Ideal candidates may need a CDL (eligibility), must perform general labor tasks, and be willing to work outdoors. This is a full-time state government position with overtime eligibility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• No prior formal experience required.
• Must obtain required certifications (CDL, First Aid, Snow/Ice, Traffic Control) within specified timeframe.

Responsabilités

• Use construction equipment to maintain roads.
• Use equipment to control vegetation along roads.
• Use equipment to perform snow removal on highways.
• Use equipment to spread salt on the highways to prevent icing.
• Flag for traffic control.

Connaissances

CDL eligibility

General labor

Outdoor work

Formation

High school diploma

Description du poste

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Job Identifier

2605431

Title

Highway Technician Assistant I

Pay Grade

09

Salary

$17.95 Hourly

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency

Transportation Cabinet | Department of Highways

Location

3995 N Hwy 393
La Grange, KY 40031 USA

Description

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is committed to meeting or exceeding the needs and expectations of ourcustomers. Our focus is on people: our customers, our employees, and our partners. We will continually improveboth 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 economicopportunity and enhances the quality of life in Kentucky.

By joining our Project Delivery and Preservation Branch I as a Highway Technician Assistant I in Oldham County,you’ll have the opportunity to operate basic automotive and power equipment used in road construction andmaintenance such as single axle truck (dump, flatbed, pickup), snow plow and salt spreaders.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Use of construction equipment to maintain roads.


• Use equipment to control vegetation along roads.


• Use equipment to perform snow removal on highways.


• Use equipment to spread salt on the highways to prevent icing.


• Flag for traffic control.

Ideal candidate will have experience in:

• Eligibility to obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL)


• Ability to perform general labor work


• Willingness to work outdoors

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.

Additional position information: Incumbents in this job title should possess the ability to work, sit, stoop, and bend. Required to be able to lift andcarry 50 pounds. Required to be able to respond to emergencies.

Please be advised that although medical cannabis has been legalized in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, due toother applicable state or federal laws, employees in this position are prohibited from using medical cannabis. If you need additional information about this prohibition, you may contact the agency point of contact foradditional information.

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 governmentwith your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in U.S. KYTC will only use E-Verifyonce 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 Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or https://dhs.gov/e-verify

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.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 12 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Sheila Stangle at [e-mail] or 502-764-0088.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D