Transportation Engineering Assistant I

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Retirement savings

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Employee wellness programs

Job summary

The Transportation Cabinet in Louisville, KY is seeking a Transportation Engineering Assistant I to support basic surveying, material testing, and data collection for roadway projects. This full-time, executive branch position offers overtime eligibility and a 37.5 hour work week.

Located in Jefferson County, it provides opportunities for professional development while performing entry-level technical tasks to support transportation engineering programs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Must possess a valid driver's license prior to employment.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

Responsibilities

• Basic surveying activities for roadway locations.
• Perform basic calculations for material quantities and cost estimates.
• Record field data and make calculations.
• Basic quality assurance and material sampling.
• Assist in reducing and checking field notes.
• Assist in inspection and record keeping relating to utility relocation and construction.

Skills

Engineering experience

Construction experience

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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Transportation Engineering Assistant I

Pay Grade 10

Salary $3,209.70 Monthly

Employment Type EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

Hiring Agency Transportation Cabinet

Location 8320 Westport Road Louisville, KY 40242

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 Project Delivery and Preservation Branch I as a Transportation Engineering Assistant I in Jefferson County, you’ll have the opportunity to perform beginning level technical tasks in support of transportation engineering programs such as inspections, basic surveying and material testing.

Summary Of Responsibilities

• Basic surveying activities for roadway locations
• Perform basic calculations for material quantities and cost estimates
• Record field data and make calculations
• Basic quality assurance and material sampling
• Assist in reducing and checking field notes
• Assist in inspection and record keeping relating to utility relocation and construction

Ideal Candidate Will Have Experience In

• Engineering related experience
• Construction experience

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.

Incumbent should be able to lift, crawl, carry, stand for long periods, stoop and walk long distances.

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.

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 (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or https://www.e-verify.gov/.

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 possess a valid driver's license prior to employment in this job classification.

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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 possess and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in the field. Travel may be required. Incumbent will be exposed to risks inherent to working with large equipment and machines involved with road construction which require the following of safety procedures.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Kevin Mudd at [e-mail] or 502-599-9197.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D