Highway Technician Assistant I

Kentucky Personnel Cabinet•Staffordsville, KY

8d•$18•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 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 12, Johnson County Maintenance Garage as a Highway Technician Assistant I in Johnson County, you’ll have the opportunity to performs general level work and assist with intermediate level work in roadway or roadside maintenance operations. Summary of Responsibilities: Operating Equipment: Operate single axle dump trucks to haul materials, snowplows, salt spreaders, and mowing machines efficiently and safely. Brush Cutting and Tree Maintenance: Perform brush cutting operations using chain saws, bush axes, or chemical treatments to ensure clear visibility and safety on roadways. Traffic Control: Flag traffic for maintenance crews during operations to guarantee the safety of team members and the public. Snow Removal: Effectively operate snowplows and salt spreaders to clear roadways during winter weather conditions. Roadway Repair: Shovel blacktop and perform other roadway maintenance-related activities as required. Ideal candidate will have experience in: Equipment Operation Experience: Proven experience operating single axle dump trucks, snowplows, salt spreaders, mowing machines, chain saws, and bush axes. Traffic Control Knowledge: Understanding of traffic control procedures and ability to flag traffic safely. Physical Fitness: Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including shoveling and operating heavy machinery. Safety Conscious: Strong commitment to safety protocols and guidelines. 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 Paid Overtime Additional position information (travel required, standing/stooping/bending/lifting, sitting at a desk, etc.): This position requires standing/stooping/bending/lifting 50 pounds. Required to work on State Highway with oncoming traffic to perform roadway repairs. Must be able to work extended hours and be outside during inclement weather. Valid Driver’s License 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://dhs.gov/e-verify 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! 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.

Requirements

Equipment Operation Experience: Proven experience operating single axle dump trucks, snowplows, salt spreaders, mowing machines, chain saws, and bush axes.
Traffic Control Knowledge: Understanding of traffic control procedures and ability to flag traffic safely.
Physical Fitness: Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including shoveling and operating heavy machinery.
Safety Conscious: Strong commitment to safety protocols and guidelines.
High school graduate.
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.

Responsibilities

Operating Equipment: Operate single axle dump trucks to haul materials, snowplows, salt spreaders, and mowing machines efficiently and safely.
Brush Cutting and Tree Maintenance: Perform brush cutting operations using chain saws, bush axes, or chemical treatments to ensure clear visibility and safety on roadways.
Traffic Control: Flag traffic for maintenance crews during operations to guarantee the safety of team members and the public.
Snow Removal: Effectively operate snowplows and salt spreaders to clear roadways during winter weather conditions.
Roadway Repair: Shovel blacktop and perform other roadway maintenance-related activities as required.