Highway Technician Superintendent II

Kentucky Personnel Cabinet•Sandy Hook, TN

2d•$30•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 Department of Highways, District 9, Project Delivery & Preservation Branch I, Elliott County Unit as a Highway Technician Superintendent II in Elliott County, you’ll have the opportunity to supervise employees in the highway maintenance and repair of roads. Summary of Responsibilities: Oversees, coordinates and creates long-term highway maintenance programs. Responsible for work crews and activities on highway maintenance projects. Reviews roadway conditions, identifies highway maintenance needs, determines appropriate repairs and methods, prioritizes projects and schedules. Completes records and reports on personnel, equipment, supplies, and budget. Addresses inquiries from supervisors, citizens, and public officials. Responds and supervises snow and ice removal and other emergencies. Ideal candidate will have experience in: Twelve (12) years of construction or highway maintenance experience. Experience with supervision of employees and contract work on highway maintenance projects. Responding to emergency and/or mandatory operations. Working with strict deadlines. Proper traffic controls and safe working environment. Computer skills. Communication skills necessary for communication with staff, contractors, and coworkers. 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. Additional position information (travel required, standing/stooping/bending/lifting, sitting at a desk, etc.): Ability to work, sit, stoop and bend. Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds. Ability to respond to emergency and/or mandatory operations. Valid Driver’s License Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer. Please be advised that although medical cannabis has been legalized in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, due to other applicable state or federal laws, employees in this position are prohibited from using medical cannabis. If you need additional information about this prohibition, you may contact the agency point of contact for additional information. 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://dhs.gov/e-verify 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 look forward to reviewing your application.

Requirements

Must have twelve years of construction or highway maintenance experience.
Must be 18 years of age.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's 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 Leadership 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.
Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials.
Ability to work, sit, stoop and bend.
Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds.
Ability to respond to emergency and/or mandatory operations.

Nice To Haves

Experience with supervision of employees and contract work on highway maintenance projects.
Responding to emergency and/or mandatory operations.
Working with strict deadlines.
Proper traffic controls and safe working environment.
Computer skills.
Communication skills necessary for communication with staff, contractors, and coworkers.

Responsibilities

Oversees, coordinates and creates long-term highway maintenance programs.
Responsible for work crews and activities on highway maintenance projects.
Reviews roadway conditions, identifies highway maintenance needs, determines appropriate repairs and methods, prioritizes projects and schedules.
Completes records and reports on personnel, equipment, supplies, and budget.
Addresses inquiries from supervisors, citizens, and public officials.
Responds and supervises snow and ice removal and other emergencies.