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 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 I in Kenton County, you'll have the opportunity to perform intermediate level work in roadway or roadside maintenance operations. Operates intermediate equipment. Performs technical tasks.
Requirements
- 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
- Working on rough terrain and in changing climates.
- Working with strict deadlines.
- Completing shift or on-call schedules.
- Basic equipment operation for road maintenance.
- Operating snow and ice plowing skills
- Operating advanced equipment, snow and ice duties, installing signs
Responsibilities
- Operates dump truck with snow plow and salt spreader to work in the winter months.
- Operates intermediate equipment such as asphalt distributors, backhoes, belt loaders, concrete mixers, front-end loaders, hydro-seeders, pipe cleaners, road wideners, roller, skid steers, slope mowers, tandem trucks, and low pavers.
- Rolling of hot mix, applications of chemicals, and installation of drainage structures.
- Learns to operate advanced equipment like bulldozers, cranes, excavators, graders, boom saws, lowboys, milling machines, self-propelled pavers, semi-trucks and trailers to perform duties such as advanced carpentry work, concrete finishing, installation of complex signs, milling, and patching pavement and the grading of slopes.
- Serves 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.
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
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
