Highway Technician Assistant I

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12/11/2025 (7:00 PM EST)

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Highway Technician Assistant I

Pay Grade09

Salary

$17.95 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

5078 KY 1428

Allen, KY 41601 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 Floyd County - Allen Maintenance Unit as a Highway Technician Assistant I in Floyd County,you'll have the opportunity to perform general level work and assist with intermediate level work in roadway orroadside maintenance operations.

Holders of the Highway Technician Assistant I position will complete tasks such as:

Operate single axle dump trucks to haul materials, snowplows, salt spreaders, and mowing machines efficiently and safely.

Perform brush cutting operations using chain saws, bush axes, or chemical treatments to ensure clear visibility and safety on roadways.

Flag traffic for maintenance crews during operations to guarantee the safety of team members and the public.

Effectively operate snowplows and salt spreaders to clear roadways during winter weather conditions.

Shovel blacktop and perform other roadway maintenance-related activities as required. Holders of this job title will obtain:

Proven experience operating single axle dump trucks, snowplows, salt spreaders, mowing machines, chain saws, and bush axes.

Understanding of traffic control procedures and ability to flag traffic safely.

Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including shoveling and operating heavy machinery.

Strong commitment to safety protocols and guidelines. 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!

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 or

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 Mary Westfall-Holbrook at or .

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D