Highway Technician Assistant I

Advertisement Closes 10/20/2021 (8:00 PM EDT) req28818 Highway Technician Assistant I Pay Grade 08 Salary $13.27 Hourly Employment Type EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK Hiring Agency Transportation Cabinet | Department of Highways Location 911 South Main Street Williamstown KY 41097 USA Description The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is committed to meeting or exceeding the needs and expectations of ourcustomers.

Our focus is on people: our customers, our employees and our partners.

We will continually improveboth the delivery of our products and services and the processes which support that delivery.

To provide asafe, efficient, environmentally sound and fiscally responsible transportation system that delivers economicopportunity and enhances the quality of life in Kentucky.

By joining our Grant County Co Unit as a Highway Technician Assistant I, you will have the opportunity totake advantage of classroom and in-field trainings to allow for continued education to become specialized inroad and construction maintenance and operations.

Holders of the Highway Technician Assistant I position will complete tasks such as: Hauling materials to and from job sites.

Operating dump trucks with snow plow and salt spreader to work in the winter months.

Operate a tractor-type mowing machine, assist in brush cutting, and use chemical sprayers.

Learn and assist with basic surveying activities on construction projects.

Flag for operations requiring traffic control.

Holders of this job title will obtain: Experience working on rough terrain and in changing climates Experience working with strict deadlines Experience completing shift or on-call schedules Experience in equipment operation for road maintenanceThe Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal governmentwith your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in U.S.

KYTC will only use E-Verifyonce 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 We look forward to reviewing your application.

Minimum Requirements EDUCATION: High school graduate.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must be 18 years of age.

Must possess a valid driver’s license prior to appointment in this classification.

Employee in this classification must furnish the agency’s appointing authority within 12 months of appointment into this class documentation that he or she holds a valid Class A commercial driver’s license with tanker endorsement.

Within one year of employment in this job classification, the employee must complete First Aid and Snow and Ice Training and must possess Traffic Control/Flagger and OSHA 10 Certifications or equivalent.

Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this classification.

Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials.

Working Conditions Incumbents in this job title typically perform their work at a highway maintenance facility or section office, at work sites throughout the assigned work area and when necessary, district wide.

Incumbent will be exposed to risks inherent to working with large equipment and machines involved with road construction.

Must be able to work extended hours and be outside during inclement weather.

Probationary Period This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 12 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Karen Kinman at or 502-564-2584.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D