Highway Technician Assistant I

Hiring Agency: Transportation Cabinet, Department of Highways. Location: 579 Charles Hamilton Way, Shepherdsville, KY 40165, USA. Advertisement closes: 10/5/2026 (11:59 PM ET). Job ID: 2605091.

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Use of construction equipment to maintain roads.
• Use equipment to control vegetation along roads.
• Use equipment to perform snow removal on highways.
• Use equipment to spread salt on the highways to prevent icing.
• Flag for traffic control.

Requirements

• Education: High school graduate.
• Experience/Training/Skills: None required.
• Special requirements:
  • Must be 18 years of age.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
  • Within 12 months of employment, must obtain a valid Class B commercial driver's license.
  • Must complete First Aid and Snow and Ice Training within one year of employment.
  • Must possess Traffic Control/Flagger and OSHA 10 Certifications or equivalent within one year of employment.
  • Must maintain any required licensure, certification, or other credentials for the length of employment.
• Physical requirements:
  • Ability to work, sit, stoop, and bend.
  • Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds.
  • Must be able to respond to emergencies.
  • Must be able to work extended hours and be outside during inclement weather.
• Working conditions:
  • Work at highway maintenance facility or section office, at work sites throughout the assigned work area, and district wide when necessary.
  • Exposed to risks inherent to working with large equipment and machines involved with road construction.
• Probationary period: Initial and promotional probationary period of 12 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health with optional dental and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings.
• Professional development opportunities and ongoing trainings.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Employee wellness programs.

Pay

• Pay Grade 09.
• Salary $17.95 hourly.

Schedule

• Full Time, 40.0 hours per week.
• Eligible for overtime pay.
• Executive Branch employment type.

For questions about this advertisement, please contact Sheila Stangle at Sheila.Stangle@ky.gov or 502-764-0088.