Location: Columbia,KY, USA
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10/16/2024 (8:00 PM EDT)
24-06271
Highway Technician Superintendent I
Pay Grade 13
Salary
$26.29 - $29.33 Hourly
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK
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Hiring Agency
Transportation Cabinet | Department of Highways
Location
103 Service Road
Columbia, KY 42728 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 Adair County Unit as a Highway Technician Superintendent I, you'll have the opportunity to supervise employees in the highway maintenance and repair of roads and provide technical assistance and oversight on highway maintenance projects.
Holders of this position will complete tasks such as:
* Supervises, schedules, and assists employees in the highway maintenance and repair of roads, bridges, culverts, guardrails, roadside vegetation, traffic signs, pavement markings, delineation, etc.
* Provides technical assistance and oversight on highway maintenance projects, and inspects work for completion.
* Communicates with public officials and citizens concerning roadway maintenance and emergency responses.
* Serves as Highway Technician Superintendent II on a temporary basis when needed.
Holders of this job will obtain the following skills:
* Experience working on rough terrain and in changing climates.
* Experience in equipment operations for road maintenance.
* Experience completing shift or on-call schedules.
* Experience working with strict deadlines.
Desired candidates possess the following requisite skills or experience applicable to the position:
* Basic equipment operating experience.
* Basic maintenance and/or construction experience.
* Experience performing preventative maintenance on vehicles and/or equipment
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 government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in 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 Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-###-#### or
We look forward to reviewing your application.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION: High school graduate.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have ten 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. Graduate of a college or university with an associate's degree in Engineering Technology with completion of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet's Civil Engineering Technology Scholarship Program will substitute for six (6) years of highway related experience in construction or maintenance. College coursework related to any of these fields will substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.
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 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 Leadership Level 1 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. Must be able to respond to emergencies 24/7.
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 Jaime Todd at ...@ky.gov or 606-###-####.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D