Highway Technician Assistant I

Kentucky Personnel Cabinet•Carrollton, KY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

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 which 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 Carroll County Unit as a Highway Technician Assistant I, you'll have the opportunity to perform basic level work of highway roadway or roadside and construction operations In Carroll County Unit. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

Nice To Haves

Working on rough terrain and in changing climates.
Working with strict deadlines.
Completing shift or on-call schedules.
Basic equipment operation for road maintenance.
Operating snow and ice plowing skills

Responsibilities

Operate a small single axle dump truck hauling materials to and from job sites.
Operate dump trucks with snow plow and salt spreader to work in the winter months.
Operate a tractor-type mowing machine, assist in brush cutting, and use chemical sprayers.
Learn and assist with basic surveying activities or construction projects.
Flag for operations requiring traffic control.
Perform minor repairs and maintenance work on equipment.
Shoveling snow, Snow and Ice duties, chemical sprayings.