Roadway Technician Assistant I - Outdoor Fieldwork Training

Socket.dev; Williamsburg (KY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings

Professional development

Collaborative work environment

Employee wellness programs

Job summary

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is hiring a Highway Technician Assistant I in Whitley County, Kentucky. The role involves operating heavy equipment, basic maintenance tasks, and assisting with surveying and traffic control on road projects.

Minimum education is a high school diploma. Applicants must be 18+, possess a valid driver's license, and complete required certifications within one year. Salary is $17.95 per hour, with full-time benefits and potential overtime.

Qualifications

• Experience working on rough terrain and in changing climates.
• Basic maintenance or construction experience.
• Basic equipment operating experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate dump trucks with snowplow and salt spreader during Snow and Ice season.
• Operate a tractor-type mowing machine, assist in brush cutting, and use chemical sprayers.
• 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.

Skills

Rough terrain experience

Basic maintenance/ construction

Basic equipment operation

Education

High school graduate

Job description

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is hiring a Highway Technician Assistant I in Whitley County, Kentucky. The role involves operating heavy equipment, basic maintenance tasks, and assisting with surveying and traffic control on road projects.

Minimum education is a high school diploma. Applicants must be 18+, possess a valid driver's license, and complete required certifications within one year. Salary is $17.95 per hour, with full-time benefits and potential overtime.