Transportation Engineering Assistant II

Transportation Engineering Assistant II at Commonwealth of Kentucky

This range is provided by Commonwealth of Kentucky. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

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 Structures Unit as a Transportation Engineering Assistant II in Hopkins County, you’ll have the opportunity to perform more complex technical tasks in support of transportation engineering programs such as bridge inspections. Performs inspections, oversees basic projects, completes paperwork, performs low level inspections, and performs other duties as assigned.

• Assisting Bridge inspection
• Note and picture taking
• Cross section stream data entry
• Using basic tools to locate and measure bridge defects
• Assist with signage location and documentation

• Organization
• Microsoft office suite and, or, web based soft wares
• Basic hand tools
• Communication skills
• Construction, Maintenance, or inspection

• Comprehensive health with optional dental and vision insurance
• Retirement savings
• Professional Development opportunities and ongoing training
• A collaborative and innovative work environment
• Employee wellness programs
• On the job trainings
• Stead work schedule with opportunities for overtime

Additional position information (travel required, standing, stooping, bending, lifting, sitting at a desk, etc.) Work is performed in the field, incumbent will be exposed to risks inherent to working with large equipment and machines involved in road construction. Must be able to lift, climb, carry, stand for long period, stoop and walk long distances.

If you are looking for a rewarding career with a culture of employee involvement, where teamwork is the norm and 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 a steady 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 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  or (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Education: High school graduate.

Experience, Training, or

Skills:

Must have two years of engineering-related experience, maintenance, construction, or experience on a structures crew.

Substitute EDUCATION for

EXPERIENCE:

Related technical or vocational training will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

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.  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.

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.

Entry level

Full-time

Engineering and Information Technology

Government Administration