Highway Technician Assistant I - Snow & Flagging Specialist

Socket.dev; Somerset (TX); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health with optional eye

Retirement savings

Professional development

Collaborative work environment

Employee wellness programs

Job summary

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet in Pulaski County is seeking a Highway Technician Assistant I to perform essential roadway maintenance tasks on state highways. The role supports flagging traffic, mowing, and snow/ice removal while operating standard maintenance equipment.

The ideal candidate will meet minimum requirements of a high school diploma with strict safety and licensing prerequisites, including a valid driver's license and CDL within 12 months, plus First Aid and Snow/Ice Training and

Qualifications

• 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 Jaime Todd at [e-mail] or 606-677-4017.
• An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

Responsibilities

• Perform traffic flagging operations during road maintenance.
• Operate mowing tractors to mow right-of-way.
• Participate in snow and ice removal during inclement weather events.
• Operate equipment such as chain saws, weed eaters, or wood chippers.

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet in Pulaski County is seeking a Highway Technician Assistant I to perform essential roadway maintenance tasks on state highways. The role supports flagging traffic, mowing, and snow/ice removal while operating standard maintenance equipment.

The ideal candidate will meet minimum requirements of a high school diploma with strict safety and licensing prerequisites, including a valid driver's license and CDL within 12 months, plus First Aid and Snow/Ice Training and