Highway Traffic Technician Assistant
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 Signals Crew in Boone County as a Highway Traffic Technician Assistant in Boone County, you'll have the opportunity to learn to perform a variety of unqualified general labor functions to support the Installation and maintenance of low voltage electrical traffic control devices, such as solar school flashers, beacons, and LED-enhanced signs.
Requirements
- High school graduate.
- NONE
- Must be 18 years of age.
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license to qualify for 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.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with low-voltage electrical devices.
- Willingness to learn new things.
- Team Player
- Organization skills
Responsibilities
- Learns to perform a variety of general labor functions in support of unqualified electrical device maintenance and installation including a computer and basic software, operate basic tools and equipment such as fire extinguishers, utility locators, single axle truck (dump, flatbed, or pickup), and serial lift truck to perform unqualified work. Assist qualified staff with energized work.
- Learns basic engineering related duties on small tasks such as reporting work to underground facility protection services, reading basic construction plans and specifications, and learning about proper documentation.
- Places temporary traffic control devices and serves as flagger during maintenance activities. Serves as man on the ground and/or spotter during maintenance activities.
- Assists employees with on-call duties and emergency calls.
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
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
