Highway Technician Assistant I

Kentucky Personnel Cabinet•Mount Vernon, KY

11d•$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 Rockcastle County Maintenance Facility as a Highway Technician Assistant I, in Rockcastle County, you’ll have the opportunity to take perform essential roadway maintenance tasks on the state highways in Rockcastle County. Summary of Responsibilities: Perform traffic flagging operations during road maintenance Operate mowing tractors to mow right-of-way Participate in snow and ice removal during inclement weather events Operate equipment such as chain saws, weed eaters, or wood chippers Ideal candidate will have experience in: Snow and ice removal Flagging Traffic Chainsaw operation 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. 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. 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/.

Requirements

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.