Highway Technician Assistant II

Final date to receive applications

9/15/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

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$19.75 - $22.70 Hourly Locality Premium - $3.00 per hour

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK

Transportation Cabinet | Department of Highways

3923 Madison Pike, Covington, KY 41017 USA

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 which support that delivery to provide asafe, efficient, environmentally sound and fiscally responsible transportation system that delivers economic opportunity and enhances the quality of life in Kentucky.

By joining our Kenton County Unit as a Highway Technician Assistant II, you'll have the opportunity toperform basic level work and assists with intermediate level work in roadway or roadside maintenance operations. Learns to operate intermediate equipment.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Operate dump trucks with snow plow and salt spreader to work in the winter months.
• Operate intermediate equipment such as asphalt distributors, backhoes, belt loaders, concrete mixers,front-end loaders, hydro-seeders, pipe cleaners, road wideners, rollers, skid steers, and tow pavers. Also rolling of hot mix, application of chemicals.
• Installation of drainage structures.
• Flag for operations requiring traffic control.
• Serve as quality assurance inspector for pipe laying, concrete coring, earthwork, asphalt laying and guardrail installation for compliance with plans and specifications.
• Flagger to provide traffic control.
• Perform basic surveying activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Ideal candidate will have experience in:

• Experience in operating intermediate equipment.
• Experience quality assurance for single activities of construction and maintenance work.
• Experience in traffic control.
• Experience In operating snow and ice plowing skills

Benefits and Perks:

• 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.
• Paid time off.

Additional position information:
Operating advanced equipment, snow and ice duties, installing signs.

for more details on state employment.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

Please be advised that although medical cannabis has been legalized in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, due toother applicable state or federal laws, employees in this position are prohibited from using medical cannabis. If you need additional information about this prohibition, you may contact the agency point of contact for additional information.

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.

$3.00 per hour locality premium

For more Information on E-Verify, or If you believe that KYTC has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact Department of Homeland Security (OHS) at  or https://dhs.gov/e-verify

EDUCATION: High school graduate.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR

SKILLS:

Must have two 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. 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 B commercial driver's license to qualify for employment in this job classification. The employee must successfully complete the KYTC Highway Technician Academy Level 1 or equivalent within one year of employment in this job classification. Must maintain any required…