Highway Technician Assistant I (Traffic Engineering & Permits)

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Manchester (KY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision optional

Retirement plan

Professional development

Wellness programs

Team environment

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, Transportation Cabinet, invites applications for the Highway Technician Assistant I (Traffic Engineering & Permits) position in Manchester, KY. This full-time role supports traffic engineering and permitting tasks and involves operating equipment and assisting with surveys and signage installation.

Required is a high school diploma and 18+ years of age with a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Must be 18+ years old and have a valid driver's license.
• Within 12 months, obtain Class B CDL and complete First Aid, Snow and Ice Training, Traffic Control/Flagger and OSHA 10.

Responsibilities

• Operate dump trucks with snowplow and salt spreader during Snow and Ice Season.
• Learn to install traffic signs, including sign types, spacing, placement, height.
• Flag for operations requiring traffic control.
• Learn and assist with basic surveying activities on construction projects, maintenance and repair of roadways.
• Attend required training classes.

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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Highway Technician Assistant I (Traffic Engineering & Permits)

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 2037 N Hwy 421
Manchester, KY 40962 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 which support that delivery to provide asafe, efficient, environmentally sound and fiscally responsible transportation system that delivers economicopportunity and enhances the quality of life in Kentucky.

By joining our Engineering Support Branch as a Highway Technician Assistant I in Clay County, you’ll have theopportunity to perform a variety of general labor functions and operate basic automotive and power equipmentsuch as, but not limited to bushhogs, chainsaws, chemical sprayers, chippers, jack hammers, mowing tractors,single axle truck (dump, flatbed, pickup), snowplow and salt spreader, broom sweepers and weed trimmers.

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

• Operate dump trucks with snowplow and salt spreader during Snow and Ice Season
• Learn to install traffic signs, including sign types, spacing, placement, height etc.
• Flag for operations requiring traffic control
• Learn and assist with basic surveying activities on construction projects, maintenance and repair orroadways
• Attend required training classes

Ideal Candidate will have experience in:

• Experience working on rough terrain and in changing climates
• Basic maintenance or construction experience
• Eligibility to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License
• Basic equipment operating experience

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

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

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.

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 youbelieve 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 Kelly Rader at [e-mail] or 502-764-0257.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D