Highway Technician Assistant I

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings

Professional development

Team oriented environment

Wellness programs

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky seeks a Highway Technician Assistant I in Frankfort, KY to operate standard road maintenance equipment, perform snow removal, and spread salt as needed. The role requires physical ability, a valid driver's license, and within a year, completion of CDL training and safety certifications.

Overtime eligible; full-time with benefits. Responsibilities include flagging traffic, maintaining roadways, and assisting the transportation department in delivering a safe and efficient

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age and possess and maintain a valid driver’s license to qualify for employment in this job classification.
• Within 12 months, furnish documentation that you hold a valid Class B commercial driver’s license.
• Must complete First Aid and Snow and Ice Training and possess Traffic Control/Flagger and OSHA 10 Certifications or equivalent within one year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Operate basic automotive and power equipment used in road construction and maintenance.
• Use equipment to maintain roads and control vegetation along roads.
• Perform snow removal on highways and spread salt to prevent icing.
• Flag for traffic control and ensure safety around work zones.

Skills

General labor

Valid driver's license

Education

High school graduate

Job description

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: 1900 US 127 South
Frankfort, KY 40601 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 II as a Highway Technician Assistant I in FranklinCounty, you’ll have the opportunity to operate basic automotive and power equipment used in road constructionand maintenance such as, single axle truck (dump, flatbed, pickup), snow plow, and salt spreaders.

Summary of Responsibilities

• 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

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to perform general labor work.

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. Should be able to lift andcarry 50 pounds. Should 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.

If you are looking for a rewarding career with a culture of employee involvement, where teamwork is the normand 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 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.

Contact

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Kaleta Duffie at [e-mail] or (502)-764-0085.

Equal Opportunity Employer

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D