Highway Technician Assistant I

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Campbellsburg (KY); On-site; USD 1,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet as a Highway Technician Assistant I. This entry-level role involves maintaining roads and performing snow removal. Ideal candidates will have basic equipment operating experience and a willingness to work outdoors. Comprehensive benefits and training opportunities are provided.

Benefits

Comprehensive health with optional dental and vision insurance

Retirement savings

Professional development opportunities

Employee wellness programs

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Eligibility to obtain a Commercial Driver's License.
• Complete First Aid and Snow and Ice Training within one year.

Responsibilities

• Use construction equipment to maintain roads.
• Perform snow removal on highways.
• Flag for traffic control.

Skills

Basic equipment operating experience

Willingness to work outdoors

Drivers License

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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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 Project Delivery & Preservation Branch as a Highway Technician Assistant I in Henry County, you’ll have the opportunity to take advantage of classroom and in-field trainings to allow for continued education to become specialized in road and construction maintenance operations.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To The Following

• 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.
  
  

Ideal Candidate Will Have Experience In

• Basic equipment operating experience.
• Willingness to work outdoors.
• Have a Drivers License.
• Eligibility to obtain a Commercial Driver's License.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
  
  

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 must possess the ability to work, sit, stoop and bend. Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds. Must be able to respond to emergencies.

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.

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 Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or https://www.e-verify.gov/.

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

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Government Administration

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