Highway Technician Assistant I

Qualifications
Experience working on rough terrain and in changing climates
Experience working with strict deadlines
Experience completing shift or on-call schedules
Experience in equipment operation for road maintenance
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-+ 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-+
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 be 18 years of age
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license to qualify for employment in this job classification
Within 12 months of employment in this job classification, employees in this classification must furnish the agency's appointing authority with documentation that he or she holds a valid Class B commercial driver's license
Within one year of employment in this job classification, the employee must complete First Aid and Snow and Ice Training and must possess Traffic Control/Flagger and OSHA 10 Certifications or equivalent
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
Must be able to work extended hours and be outside during inclement weather
Benefits
We invite you to apply for the opportunity to allow you to expand your learning potential while providing a steady paycheck and benefits
Responsibilities
We will continually improve both the delivery of our products and services and the processes that support that delivery
By joining our District 4 in the Taylor County Unit as a Highway Technician Assistant I in Taylor County, you’ll have the opportunity to take advantage of classroom and in-field trainings to allow for continued education to become specialized in road and construction maintenance and operations
Hauling materials to and from job sites
Operating dump trucks with snowplow and salt spreader to work in the winter months
Operating a tractor-type mowing machine, assist in brush cutting, and use chemical sprayers
Learning and assisting with basic surveying activities on construction projects
Flagging for operations requiring traffic control
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
Job description
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 District 4 in the Taylor County Unit as a Highway Technician Assistant I in Taylor County, you’ll have the opportunity to take advantage of classroom and in-field trainings to allow for continued education to become specialized in road and construction maintenance and operations.

Holders of the Highway Technician Assistant I position will complete tasks such as:
• Hauling materials to and from job sites.
• Operating dump trucks with snowplow and salt spreader to work in the winter months.
• Operating a tractor-type mowing machine, assist in brush cutting, and use chemical sprayers.
• Learning and assisting with basic surveying activities on construction projects.
• Flagging for operations requiring traffic control.

Holders Of This Job Title Will Obtain
• Experience working on rough terrain and in changing climates
• Experience working with strict deadlines
• Experience completing shift or on-call schedules
• Experience in equipment operation for road maintenance

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-+ 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-+. 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 888-8+7-7781 or https://www.e-verify.gov/

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!

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 be 18 years of age. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license to qualify for employment in this job classification. Within 12 months of employment in this job classification, employees in this classification must furnish the agency's appointing authority with documentation that he or she holds a valid Class B commercial driver's license. Within one year of employment in this job classification, the employee must complete First Aid and Snow and Ice Training and must possess Traffic Control/Flagger and OSHA 10 Certifications or equivalent. 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.