Highway Technician Assistant I

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Danville (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health with optional-ded

Retirement savings

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative and innovative work env

Employee wellness programs

Paid leave and paid holidays

First day health insurance coverage

Shift premium during overtime hours

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky's Transportation Cabinet—Department of Highways in Boyle County, Danville, KY—seeks a Highway Technician Assistant I. The role performs maintenance tasks, operates equipment, and supports road construction activities.

The position is full-time in the executive branch with potential overtime and a requirement for a valid CDL within 12 months, plus safety trainings and certifications.

Qualifications

• Education: High school graduate.
• Experience, training or skills: NONE
• Substitute Education for Experience: NONE
• Substitute Experience for Education: NONE
• Special requirements: Must be 18+, valid driver's license; within 12 months obtain Class B CDL; complete First Aid, Snow and Ice Training, Traffic Control/Flagger and OSHA 10

Responsibilities

• Operate single axle dump trucks.
• Patch potholes in bridge decks during summer using jackhammers and tools.
• Form, pour, and finish concrete in various applications.
• Operate dump trucks with snow plow and salt spreader in winter.
• Flagging for traffic control during operations.

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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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

Hiring Agency Transportation Cabinet | Department of Highways

Location 231 Stewarts Lane Danville, KY 40402 USA

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 Structures Section as a Highway Technician Assistant I in Boyle 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 and operations.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To The Following

• Operating single axle dump trucks.
• During summer months you will be using jackhammers and other tools to patch potholes in bridge decks.
• Forming, pouring, and finishing concrete in various applications.
• Operating dump trucks with snow plow and salt spreader to work in the winter months.
• Flagging for operations requiring traffic control.

Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Experience working on rough terrain and in changing climates.
• Experience working with strict deadlines.
• Experience completing shift or on-call schedules.
• Experience in snow and ice plowing skills.
• Experience in equipment operations and bridge repairs.

Benefits And Perks

• Comprehensive health with optional dental and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings.
• Professional development opportunities and ongoing training.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Employee wellness programs.
• Paid leave and paid holidays.
• First day health insurance coverage.
• Shift premium during overtime hours.

Additional Position Information

Standing long hours, bending, lifting, and operating equipment.

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!

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.

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 Cory Jones at [e-mail] or 859-246-2355.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D