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Highway Technician Assistant I

Commonwealth of Kentucky Inez, KY

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK Transportation Cabinet | Department of Highways Location: 4580 KY 645, Inez, KY 41224 USA Description 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 Prestonsburg Section, Martin County Unit as a Highway Technician Assistant I in Martin County, you’ll have the opportunity to take advantage of classroom and in-field training to allow for continued education to become specialized in road 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. Operating a tractor-type mowing machine, assisting in brush cutting, and using chemical sprayers. Learning and assisting with basic surveying activities on construction projects. Flagging 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. We invite you to apply for the opportunity to expand your learning potential while providing a steady paycheck and benefits. 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 the 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 the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or https://www.e-verify.gov/. Minimum Requirements EDUCATION: High school graduate. EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be 18 years of age. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license to qualify for employment in this job classification. Within 12 months of employment, employees must furnish documentation that they hold a valid Class B commercial driver's license. Within one year of employment, 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. Working Conditions Incumbents 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. Incumbents 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 Mary Westfall-Holbrook at [email protected] or 606-433-7791. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D #J-18808-Ljbffr