Highway Technician Assistant I

Kentucky Personnel Cabinet • Louisville, KY

1d • 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 Roadside Environment Section as a Highway Technician Assistant I in Jefferson County, you’ll have the opportunity to operate basic automotive and power equipment used in roadside maintenance such as single axle truck (dump, flatbed, pickup), operate a tractor type mowing machine, assist in brush cutting/controlling operations.

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

Nice To Haves

• Driver’s license
• Eligibility to obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
• Basic maintenance or construction experience
• Ability to perform general labor work

Responsibilities

• Use construction equipment to maintain roads
• Use equipment to control vegetation along roads.
• Use equipment to perform snow removal on highways.
• Use equipment to spread salt on the highways to prevent icing.
• Flag for traffic control.

Benefits

• 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.
• steady paycheck

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees