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Commonwealth of Kentucky · 11 hours ago

Highway Technician Assistant I

Sparta, 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 committed to providing a safe and efficient transportation system. As a Highway Technician Assistant I, you will engage in road and construction maintenance operations, including equipment operation, traffic control, and basic surveying activities.

EmploymentGovernmentTraining

No H1B

Responsibilities

Operation of small single axle dump truck 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

Perform minor repairs and maintenance work on equipment

Qualification

Class B commercial licenseFirst Aid certificationSnowIce TrainingTraffic Control/Flagger certificationOSHA 10 certificationEquipment operationBasic surveyingTraffic controlMaintenance work

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

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

Company

Commonwealth of Kentucky

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Commonwealth of Kentucky offers employees on-the-job training and online professional development.

Founded in 1792

Frankfort, Kentucky, USA

10001+ employees

https://careers.ky.gov/

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Leadership Team

Stuart Hamling

CTO

Adam Akers

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