Highway Technician Assistant II

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Covington (KY); On-site; USD 65,188,000 - 74,930,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky is seeking a Highway Technician Assistant II in Covington, KY. The role involves operating intermediate equipment, snow/ice duties, and basic surveying, with a locality premium applied to hourly wages.

You will work full-time in the Transportation Cabinet's Department of Highways, earning an hourly salary with overtime eligibility and a 40-hour workweek.

Qualifications

• High school graduate.
• Two years of highway construction or maintenance experience.
• Associate degree may substitute two years of experience.
• Must be 18+ and hold a valid driver's license; Class B CDL required.

Responsibilities

• Learn to operate intermediate equipment.
• Operate dump trucks with snow plow and salt spreader.
• Operate equipment such as asphalt distributors and loaders.
• Roll and install drainage structures; flag for traffic control.
• Perform basic surveying and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Operate equipment

Quality assurance

Traffic control

Snow & ice plowing

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree substitute experience

Job description

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Highway Technician Assistant II

Pay Grade 10

Salary $19.75 - $23.15 Hourly
Locality Premium - $3.00 per hour

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

Hiring Agency Transportation Cabinet | Department of Highways

Location 3923 Madison Pike, Covington, KY 41017 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 which 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.

Summary Of Responsibilities

• Learn to operate intermediate equipment.
• Operate dump trucks with snow plow and salt spreader to work in the winter months.
• Operate intermediate equipment such as asphalt distributors, backhoes, belt loaders, concrete mixers, front-end loaders, hydro-seeders, pipe cleaners, road wideners, rollers, skid steers, and tow pavers.
• Also rolling of hot mix and application of chemicals.
• Installation of drainage structures.
• Flag for operations requiring traffic control.
• Serve as quality assurance inspector for pipe laying, concrete coring, earthwork, asphalt laying and guardrail installation for compliance with plans and specifications.
• Flagger to provide traffic control.
• Perform basic surveying activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Ideal Candidate Will Have Experience In

• Operating intermediate equipment.
• Quality assurance for single activities of construction and maintenance work.
• Traffic control.
• Operating snow and ice plowing skills

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.
• Paid time off.

Additional position information: Operating advanced equipment, snow and ice duties, installing signs.

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.

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.

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 (OHS) at 888-897-7781 or https://dhs.gov/e-verify

This position has an approved Locality Premium of $3.00 based on the organizational structure and work county it is currently assigned to, in compliance with 101 KAR 2:034 Section 9(1).

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: High school graduate.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have two years of construction or highway maintenance experience.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: Graduate of a college or university with an associate's degree in engineering technology, construction management, engineering science, engineering mechanics, geology, earth science, industrial drafting, design technology, construction technology, or a related field will substitute for two (2) years of the highway related experience in construction and maintenance. College coursework related to any of these fields will substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.

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 and a Class B commercial driver's license to qualify for employment in this job classification. The employee must successfully complete the KYTC Highway Technician Academy Level 1 or equivalent within one year of employment in this job classification. 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 Karen Kinman at [e-mail] or 859-341-2700.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D