Highway Technician Assistant I - Carrollton, United States - Kentucky Personnel Cabinet

Description

Advertisement Closes 5/8/2024 (8:00 PM EDT Highway Technician Assistant I Pay Grade08 Salary $ Hourly

Locality Premium - $ per hour Employment Type EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | HR/WK Hiring Agency Transportation Cabinet | Department of Highways Location 102 Old Lock Road
Carrollton, KY 41008 USA Description The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) 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 Carroll County Unit as a Highway Technician Assistant I, you'll have the opportunity to takeadvantage of classroom and in-field trainings to allow for continued education to become specialized in roadand construction maintenance and operations.

Holders of the Highway Technician Assistant I position will complete tasks such as:

Haul materials to and from job sites.

Operate 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 maintenance

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

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 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 youbelieve that KYTC has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact Department of Homeland Security(DHS) at or .

We look forward to reviewing your application.

*This position has an approved Locality Premium of $, based on the organizational structure and work county it is currently assigned to, in compliance with 101 KAR 2:034 Section 9(1). 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 and maintain a valid driver's license to qualify for employment in this job classification. Employee in this classification must furnish the agency's appointing authority, within 12 months of employment in this job classification, documentation that he or she holds a valid Class B commercial driver's license. 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 job 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