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Commonwealth of Kentucky · 1 day ago

Highway Technician Assistant I

Henderson, KY

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$17.95/hr - $17.95/hr

0+ years exp

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Transportation Cabinet is dedicated to providing a safe and efficient transportation system. They are seeking a Highway Technician Assistant I in Henderson County to perform essential tasks for roadway maintenance, including operating equipment and ensuring traffic safety.

EmploymentGovernmentTraining

No H1B

Responsibilities

Equipment operations: operate single axle dump truck to haul materials, snowplows, salt spreaders and mowing machines efficiently and safely

Roadway repairs: shovel blacktop and perform other roadway maintenance- related activities as required

Brush cutting and tree maintenance; perform brush cutting operations using chain saws, bush axes, or chemical treatments to ensure clear visibility and safety on roadways

Traffic control: flag traffic for maintenance crews during operations to guarantee the safety of team members and the public

Snow removal; effectively operate snowplows and salt spreaders to clear roadways during winter weather conditions

Work in all types of weather and as a team, and work emergency call outs as needed

Qualification

Equipment operationsTraffic Control/Flagger certificationOSHA 10 certificationPhysical fitnessMinor repairsTeamwork

Required

High school graduate

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 in this job classification, employees in this classification must furnish the agency's appointing authority with 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

Preferred

Experience in equipment operations: proven experience operating single axle dump trucks, snowplows, salt spreaders, mowing machines, chain saws, bush axes

Minor repairs and maintenance

Physical fitness – ability to perform physically demanding tasks which includes shoveling and operating equipment while work on rough terrain and in changing climates

Working with a team