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Highway Technician Superintendent I
Pay Grade 13
Salary $17.88 - $26.29 Hourly
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME, ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK
Hiring Agency
Transportation Cabinet | Department of Highways
Location
2151 Frankfort Court
Lexington, KY 40510 USA
Lexington, KY 40510 USA
Description
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is committed to meeting or exceeding the needs and expectations of ourcustomers. Our focus is on people: our customers, our employees, and our partners. We will continually improveboth the delivery of our products and services and the processes that support that delivery to provide a safe,efficient, environmentally sound, and fiscally responsible transportation system that delivers economicopportunity and enhances the quality of life in Kentucky.
By joining our Department of Highways/District 7/Fayette County Unit as a Highway Technician Superintendent Iin Fayette County, you'll have the opportunity to Supervises employees in the highway maintenance and repairof roads. Provides technical assistance and oversight on highway maintenance projects, and inspects work forcompletion. Coordinates and inspects contract work. May serve as Highway Technician Superintendent II on atemporary basis; and performs other duties as required.
Holders of the Highway Technician Superintendent I position will complete tasks such as:
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 youbelieve that KYTC has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact Department of Homeland Security(DHS) at 888-897-7781 or https://www.e-verify.gov/.
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 look forward to reviewing your application.
By joining our Department of Highways/District 7/Fayette County Unit as a Highway Technician Superintendent Iin Fayette County, you'll have the opportunity to Supervises employees in the highway maintenance and repairof roads. Provides technical assistance and oversight on highway maintenance projects, and inspects work forcompletion. Coordinates and inspects contract work. May serve as Highway Technician Superintendent II on atemporary basis; and performs other duties as required.
Holders of the Highway Technician Superintendent I position will complete tasks such as:
- Supervise employees in the highway maintenance and repair of roads in Fayette County. Performperformance evaluations on crew members.
- Responds to and properly supervises snow and ice removal and other emergencies.
- Interacts with the public and responds to concerns as a representative of the Kentucky TransportationCabinet.
- Operates various equipment as needed to repair and maintain roads.
- Ability to review roadway conditions to determine appropriate maintenance needs and methods.
- Ability to supervise, oversee and assist highway employees in the maintenance and repair of roads,bridges, culverts, guardrails, roadside vegetation, traffic signs, pavement markings, and delineation.
- Ability to coordinate and inspect contract work.
- Ability to ensure the safety of employees and proper traffic control on job sites.
- Experience working with strict deadlines.
- Experience in intermediate and heavy equipment operations for road maintenance.
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 youbelieve that KYTC has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact Department of Homeland Security(DHS) at 888-897-7781 or https://www.e-verify.gov/.
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 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.
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 Joshua Withrow at joshua.withrow@ky.gov or 502-782-7371.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
