Highway Technician I
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 Project Delivery and Preservation Branch as a Highway Technician I in Jefferson County, you’ll have the opportunity to coordinate the work of others that are part of the maintenance team.
Requirements
- High school graduate.
- Must have four 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 A commercial driver's license with tanker endorsement to qualify for employment in this job classification.
- The employee must successfully complete the KYTC Highway Technician Academy Level 2 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.
Nice To Haves
- Graduate of a college or university with an associate's degree in engineering technology, construction management, engineering science, engineering mechanics, geology, earth science, industrial drafting, design technology, construction technology or a related field will substitute for two (2) years of the highway related experience in construction and maintenance.
- Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree in engineering will substitute for four (4) years of the highway related experience in construction and maintenance.
- College coursework related to any of these fields will substitute for experience on a year- for-year basis.
Responsibilities
- Operate equipment such as boom saw, excavator or self-propelled paver
- Complete daily inspection reports
- Quality assurance inspector
- Coordinate crew assignments
- Train new employees
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
