Highway Technician Assistant I

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Lancaster (KY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift premium during overtime hours

Comprehensive health with optional eye

Retirement savings

Professional Development opportunities

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky is seeking a Highway Technician Assistant I at the Transportation Cabinet, Department of Highways in Lancaster, KY. The role involves on-site work with heavy equipment, seasonal snow operations, and road maintenance duties.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and be prepared to obtain a Class B CDL within a year, plus First Aid, Snow & Ice, traffic control/flagger, and OSHA-10 certifications. Must be 18+ and hold a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Within 12 months, obtain Class B CDL.
• Within 1 year, complete First Aid, Snow & Ice Training, Traffic Control/Flagger and OSHA-10.

Responsibilities

• Haul materials to and from job sites.
• Operate dump trucks with snowplow and salt spreader.
• Operate a tractor-type mowing machine and assist in brush cutting.
• Operate equipment such as chain saws, weed eaters, or woodchippers.
• Flag for operations requiring traffic control.

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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Job ID

2605383

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

782 Industry Road
Lancaster, KY 40444 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 GarrardCounty, you’ll have the opportunity to take advantage of classroom and in-field trainings to allow forcontinued education to become specialized in road, construction, maintenance and operations.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Haul materials to and from job sites.
• Operate dump trucks with snowplow and salt spreader to work in the winter months.
• Operate a tractor-type mowing machine, assist in brush cutting.
• Operate equipment such as chain saws, weed eaters, or woodchippers.
• Flag for operations requiring traffic control.

Ideal candidate will have:

• Experience working on rough terrain and in changing climates.
• Experience in equipment operation for road maintenance.
• Experience preforming preventative maintenance on vehicles or equipment.
• Experience with general labor or trades.

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: Be able to lift 50 pounds, work on rough terrain, around various types of equipment, and be able to twist, bend,stoop, and stand. Should be able to work extended hours and in all weather elements.

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://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.

Contact

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Brandon McIntosh at [e-mail] or 859-624-0095.

Equal Opportunity Employment

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D