Highway Technician Assistant I

Benefits and Perks: 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. Additional position information : Incumbents in this job title should possess the ability to work, sit, stoop and bend. Should be able to lift andcarry 50 pounds. Should be able to respond to emergencies. Please be advised that although medical cannabis has been legalized in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, due toother applicable state or federal laws, employees in this position are prohibited from using medical cannabis. If you need additional information about this prohibition, you may contact the agency point of contact foradditional information. If you are looking for a rewarding career with a culture of employee involvement, where teamwork is the normand measurement of performance is essential, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is for you! We invite you to apply for the opportunity to allow you to expand your learning potential while providing asteady paycheck and benefits. We look forward to reviewing your application! Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (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 U.S. 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 you believe that KYTC has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or https://dhs.gov/e-verify. 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. 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. 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 18A.111. If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Kaleta Duffie at kaleta.duffie@ky.gov or (502)-764-0085. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D