Highway Technician I

About the role

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 Kenton County Unit as a Highway Technician I, you'll have the opportunity to perform intermediate level work in roadway or roadside maintenance operations.

Responsibilities

• Operates dump truck with snow plow and salt spreader to work in the winter months
• Operates intermediate equipment such as asphalt distributors, backhoes, belt loaders, concrete mixers, front-end loaders, hydro-seeders, pipe cleaners, road wideners, roller, skid steers, slope mowers, tandem trucks, and low pavers
• Rolling of hot mix, applications of chemicals, and installation of drainage structures
• Learns to operate advanced equipment like bulldozers, cranes, excavators, graders, boom saws, lowboys, milling machines, self-propelled pavers, semi-trucks and trailers to perform duties such as advanced carpentry work, concrete finishing, installation of complex signs, milling, and patching pavement and the grading of slopes
• Serves as quality assurance inspector for pipe laying, concrete coring, earthwork, asphalt laying and guardrail installation for compliance with plans and specifications
• Flagger to provide traffic control

Ideal Candidate Will Have Experience In

• Working on rough terrain and in changing climates
• Working with strict deadlines
• Completing shift or on-call schedules
• Basic equipment operation for road maintenance
• Operating snow and ice plowing skills

Minimum Requirements

Education: High school graduate.

Experience, Training, or Skills: Must have four years of construction or highway maintenance experience.

Substitute Education for Experience: Graduate of a college or university with an associate's degree in engineering technology, construction management, engineering science, engineering mechanics, geology, earth science, industrial drafting, design technology, construction technology or a related field will substitute for two (2) years of the highway related experience in construction and maintenance. Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree in engineering will substitute for four (4) years of the highway related experience in construction and maintenance. College coursework related to any of these fields will substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.

Special Requirements (Age, Licensure, Regulation, etc.): Must be 18 years of age. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license 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 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.

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.

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

Pay

$21.73 - $24.97 hourly. Locality premium of $3.00 per hour additional.

Schedule

Full time, 40.0 hours per week. Eligible for overtime pay.

Additional position information: Operating advanced equipment, snow and ice duties, installing signs.