Highway Technician Assistant II
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 Kenton County Unit as a Highway Technician Assistant II, you'll have the opportunity to perform basic level work and assists with intermediate level work in roadway or roadside maintenance operations. Learns to operate intermediate equipment. Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Must have two years of construction or highway maintenance experience.
- Must be 18 years of age.
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a Class B commercial driver's license to qualify for employment in this job classification.
- The employee must successfully complete the KYTC Highway Technician Academy Level 1 or equivalent within one year of employment in this job classification.
- 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.
- Employees in this position are prohibited from using medical cannabis.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in operating intermediate equipment.
- Experience quality assurance for single activities of construction and maintenance work.
- Experience in traffic control.
- Experience In operating snow and ice plowing skills
Responsibilities
- Operate dump trucks with snow plow and salt spreader to work in the winter months.
- Operate intermediate equipment such as asphalt distributors, backhoes, belt loaders, concrete mixers, front-end loaders, hydro-seeders, pipe cleaners, road wideners, rollers, skid steers, and tow pavers. Also rolling of hot mix, application of chemicals.
- Installation of drainage structures.
- Flag for operations requiring traffic control.
- Serve as quality assurance inspector for pipe laying, concrete coring, earthwork, asphalt laying and guardrail installation for compliance with plans and specifications.
- Flagger to provide traffic control.
- Perform basic surveying activities.
- Operating advanced equipment, snow and ice duties, installing signs.
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.
- Paid time off.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
