Highway Technician Assistant I

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Kimper (KY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Kentucky is seeking a Highway Technician Assistant I for roadway and roadside maintenance. The role involves operating heavy machinery, ensuring safety during operations, and performing physical tasks such as shoveling and snow removal. Ideal candidates should be committed to safety protocols and have a high school diploma.

Benefits

Comprehensive health insurance with optional dental and vision.

Retirement savings.

Professional development opportunities.

Employee wellness programs.

Paid overtime.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position requiring a high school diploma.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment and perform manual tasks.
• Must complete required certifications within one year.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment like dump trucks and snowplows.
• Perform brush cutting and maintenance on roadways.
• Flag traffic for maintenance operations.

Skills

Equipment operation

Traffic control

Physical fitness

Safety conscious

Education

High school graduate

Job description

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Commonwealth of Kentucky provided pay range

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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 which 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 Department of Highways, District 12, Pike County Phelps Maintenance Garage as a Highway Technician Assistant I in Pike County, you’ll have the opportunity to perform general level work and assist with intermediate level work in roadway or roadside maintenance operations.

Holders of the Highway Technician Assistant I position will complete tasks such as:

• Operating equipment: operating single axle dump trucks to haul materials, snowplows, salt spreaders, and mowing machines efficiently and safely.
• Brush cutting and tree maintenance: perform brush cutting operations using chainsaws, bus axes, or chemical treatments to ensure clear visibility and safety on roadways.
• Traffic control: flag traffic for maintenance crews during operations to guarantee the safety of team members and the public.
• Snow removal: effectively operates snowplow and salt spreaders to clear roadways during winter weather conditions.
• Roadway repair: shovel blacktop and perform other roadway maintenance related activities as required. Ideal Candidate will have experience in:
• Equipment operation experience: proven experience operating single axle dump trucks, snowplows, salt spreaders, mowing machines, chain saws, and bush axes.
• Traffic control: understanding of traffic control procedures and ability to flag traffic safely.
• Physical Fitness: ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including shoveling and operating heavy machinery.
• Safety conscious: strong commitment to safety protocols and guidelines.
  
  

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 overtime.
  
  

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/.

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!

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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