Highway Technician II

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Erlanger (KY); On-site; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Kentucky is seeking a Highway Technician II to join the Boone County Unit. This role involves advanced highway maintenance and construction tasks, including operating heavy equipment and ensuring safety on job sites. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in construction or highway maintenance, along with a strong commitment to safety and quality assurance.

Benefits

Comprehensive health insurance

Retirement savings

Professional development opportunities

Employee wellness programs

Qualifications

• Eight years of construction or highway maintenance experience required.
• Valid driver's license and Class A commercial driver's license with tanker endorsement required.
• Completion of KYTC Highway Technician Academy Level 3 or equivalent within one year.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced level work in roadway and highway maintenance.
• Operate heavy equipment and oversee small resurfacing projects.
• Ensure safety and proper traffic control on job sites.

Skills

Equipment operation for road maintenance

Safety management

Traffic control

Snow and ice plowing

Education

High school graduate

Associate's degree in engineering technology or related field

Job description

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Commonwealth of Kentucky provided pay range

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Base pay range

$26.29/hr - $29.33/hr

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 Boone County Unit as a Highway Technician II in Boone County, you'll have the opportunity to perform advance level work in roadway and highway roadside maintenance and construction projects in Boone County.

Summary Of Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of advanced level work such as layout concrete forms, repair equipment, install pilings, excavate using boom equipment, haul heavy equipment, and install thermoplastic pavement markings.
• Operates heavy equipment and oversees small resurfacing projects, inspections, checks final bills and estimates.
• Performs proper routine traffic control and safety processes. Operates surveying equipment. Serves as quality assurance inspector for multiple activities such as laying pipe, concrete coring, earthwork paving asphalt and guardrail installation for compliance with plans and specifications. Works snow and ice removal and emergencies duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Ideal Candidate Will Have Experience In

• Ensuring the safety of employees and proper traffic control on job sites.
• Completing shift or on-call schedules.
• Equipment operation for road maintenance.
• Operating snow and ice plowing skills, working long hours during winter season.
  
  

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.
  
  

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!

We invite you to apply for the opportunity to allow you to expand your learning potential while providing a steady paycheck and benefits.

We look forward to reviewing your application!

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 1-9 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 1-9.

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://www.e-verify.gov/

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 eight 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. Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree in engineering will substitute for four (4) years of the highway related experience in construction and maintenance. Graduate of a college or university with an associate's degree in Engineering Technology with completion of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet's Civil Engineering Technology Scholarship Program will substitute for six (6) years of highway related experience in construction or 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 A commercial driver's license with tanker endorsement to qualify for employment in this job classification. The employee must successfully complete the KYTC Highway Technician Academy Level 3 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 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Government Administration

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