Highway Technician Assistant I

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings

Training opportunities

Paid leave

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky is seeking a Highway Technician Assistant I in Versailles, KY. The role includes operating and maintaining roadside equipment, hauling materials, and supporting winter operations. You will gain classroom and field training to grow into road maintenance specialties.

Ideal candidates should be 18+, hold a valid driver's license, and be prepared for extended hours in all weather. The position offers overtime eligibility and a chance to advance within the Kentucky

Qualifications

• High school graduate.
• Must be 18 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license.
• Within 12 months must furnish documentation of a valid Class B CDL.
• Within one year must complete First Aid and Snow and Ice Training and possess Traffic Control/Flagger and OSHA 10 Certifications.

Responsibilities

• Haul materials to and from job sites.
• Operate dump trucks with snowplow and salt spreader in winter months.
• Operate 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.

Skills

Rough terrain experience

Weather adaptability

Vehicle maintenance basics

General labor experience

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Dump trucks

Snowplow

Salt spreader

Mowing machine

Chainsaws

Weed eaters

Woodchippers

Traffic control equipment

Job description

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Job ID 2604597

Highway Technician Assistant I

Pay Grade 09

$17.95 Hourly

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK

Transportation Cabinet | Department of Highways

360 Crossfield Drive Versailles, KY 40383 USA

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 I as a Highway Technician Assistant I in WoodfordCounty, 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.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• 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 in:

• 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 during nights, weekends, and holidays

Additional position information:

Be able to lift 50 pounds, work on rough terrain, around various types of equipment, be able to twist, bend,stoop, 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 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 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

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.

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.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D