Highway Technician Assistant I

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance (optional)

Vision insurance

Retirement savings

Professional development

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Kentucky is recruiting for a Highway Technician Assistant I in Jefferson County. This role involves operating basic road maintenance equipment and performing outdoor tasks to keep highways safe and accessible.

Ideal candidates are willing to work outdoors, can lift 50 pounds, and will obtain a Class B CDL within 12 months. The position offers full-time hours and overtime eligibility with KY benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be 18 years of age with a valid drivers license.
• Within 12 months, obtain Class B CDL.
• Within one year complete First Aid and Snow/Ice Training; Traffic Control/Flagger and OSHA 10 required.

Responsibilities

• Operate basic construction equipment to maintain roads.
• Control vegetation along roadways using appropriate equipment.
• Perform snow removal on highways and apply salt to prevent icing.
• Flag traffic and ensure safety around work zones.
• Work outdoors in various weather conditions.

Skills

General labor

Outdoor work

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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Job ID 2605349

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 313 English Station Road, Louisville, KY 40223 USA

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 and Preservation Branch I as a Highway Technician Assistant I in Jefferson County, you’ll have the opportunity to operate basic automotive and power equipment used in road construction and maintenance such as single axle truck (dump, flatbed, pickup), snow plow and salt spreaders.

Summary Of Responsibilities

• Use of 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

• Eligibility to obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
• Ability to perform general labor work
• Willingness to work outdoors

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 and carry 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 to other 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 for additional information.

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://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.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Sheila Stangle at [e-mail] or 502-764-0088.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D