Roadway Maintenance Technician II

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Covington (KY); On-site; USD 47,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Retirement savings

Professional development and trainings

Collaborative work environment

Employee wellness programs

Paid time off

Job summary

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet seeks a Highway Technician Assistant II for the Kenton County Unit in Covington. You will perform basic and intermediate roadway maintenance tasks and learn to operate a range of equipment.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, two years of highway maintenance experience, a valid Class B license, and must complete the Highway Technician Academy Level 1 within one year. This is a full-time executive branch position with overtime eligibility.

Qualifications

• Education: High school graduate.
• Experience: Two years in construction or highway maintenance.
• Substitution rules: Associate degree may substitute for two years of experience.
• Must be 18 years old and have a valid driver’s license.
• KYTC Highway Technician Academy Level 1 or equivalent within one year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Operate dump trucks with snow plow and salt spreader in winter.
• Operate intermediate equipment (asphalt distributors, backhoes, belt loaders, etc.).
• Install drainage structures.
• Flag for traffic control.
• Serve as QA inspector for pipe laying, earthwork, asphalt laying, guardrail installation.
• Flagger duties for traffic control.
• Perform basic surveying.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Equipment operation

Quality assurance

Traffic control

Snow/ice plowing

Education

High school diploma

2 years highway maintenance experience

Associate degree substitution for 2 years

Job description

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet seeks a Highway Technician Assistant II for the Kenton County Unit in Covington. You will perform basic and intermediate roadway maintenance tasks and learn to operate a range of equipment.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, two years of highway maintenance experience, a valid Class B license, and must complete the Highway Technician Academy Level 1 within one year. This is a full-time executive branch position with overtime eligibility.