What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Engineering Assistant I position at Commonwealth of Kentucky?
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 that 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 Somerset Section as a Transportation Engineering Assistant 1 in Pulaski County, you’ll have the opportunity to perform inspection duties on roadway and maintenance construction projects, including bridges, drainage, and asphalt resurfacing and use common construction practices to oversee various aspects of highway construction and material sampling.
Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To The Following
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 888-897-7781 or https://www.e-verify.gov/.
We look forward to reviewing your application.
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 possess a valid driver's license prior to employment in this job classification. https://drive.ky.gov/Pages/default.aspx. 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 possess and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in the field. Travel may be required. Incumbent will be exposed to risks inherent to working with large equipment and machines involved with road construction which require the following of safety procedures.
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 that 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 Somerset Section as a Transportation Engineering Assistant 1 in Pulaski County, you’ll have the opportunity to perform inspection duties on roadway and maintenance construction projects, including bridges, drainage, and asphalt resurfacing and use common construction practices to oversee various aspects of highway construction and material sampling.
Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To The Following
- Interpret engineering plans, specifications and documents.
- Perform basic calculations for material quantities and cost estimates.
- Learn to maintain and operate basic level surveying equipment.
- Perform basic quality assurance material samplings.
- Document roadway construction and maintenance activities.
- Land or Construction Surveying.
- Roadway or bridge Construction.
- Blueprint or plan reading.
- Record keeping.
- Basic Mathematical Skills.
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 888-897-7781 or https://www.e-verify.gov/.
We look forward to reviewing your application.
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 possess a valid driver's license prior to employment in this job classification. https://drive.ky.gov/Pages/default.aspx. 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 possess and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in the field. Travel may be required. Incumbent will be exposed to risks inherent to working with large equipment and machines involved with road construction which require the following of safety procedures.
Salary : $3,210 - $3,582
