Transportation Engrng Technologist III

Final date to receive applications 6/1/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)

Job
-02496 – Transportation Engngr Technologist III – Pay Grade 15 – Salary $5,169.46 – $5,941.50 Monthly –

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

Hiring Agency Transportation Cabinet | Department of Highways

Location 1227 Wilkinson Blvd, Frankfort, KY 40601 USA. Telecommuting may be authorized, subject to modification or termination.

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is committed to meeting or exceeding the needs and expectations of our customers. Our focus is on people: our customers, employees, and 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 Concrete, Cement and Physical Properties as a Transportation Engineering Technologist III in Franklin County, you will have the opportunity to become a member of a team seeking to evaluate Kentucky's cementitious and concrete materials to provide cost‑effective performance to the taxpaying public with nationally leading initiatives, while verifying the compliance to governing specifications, attending trainings, and networking.

• Oversee and coordinate technical inspections of precast, prestressed, and concrete pipe material products and plants utilizing complex components for both in‑state and out‑of‑state operations for engineering projects.
• Perform laboratory evaluation of concrete and cementitious materials, including manual labor, for specification compliance, research, and maintaining laboratory accreditation.
• Perform necessary calculations and analyze the results of tests performed on cement and concrete materials.
• Attendance of meetings, workshops, and conferences to strengthen subject knowledge including out of state travel related to the performance of concrete and cement. This job will require some overnight travel to all statewide districts.
• Coordinate with internal and external partners (consultants, contractors, or district personnel) on specific specialized programs or functions within the division.
• Report data from tests performed and enter that data into the division's materials information system notifying supervisor if results do not conform to specifications.

• Laboratory work governed by test methods and specifications related to concrete and cement testing.
• Knowledge of the performance testing of concrete and cementitious materials including knowledge of all
• Interpreting all concrete and cement test results for reporting and understanding the issues related to test method data.
• Database Management and technical writing.
• Precast and Prestressed concrete product and plant 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 program.
• Flexibility in schedule.
• Travel opportunities.

This position will require travel to precast and prestressed concrete plants, trainings, conferences, and workshops. The employee may be required to stand, stoop, bend, lift heavy materials and sit at a desk.

Currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

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EDUCATION:

Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree in engineering technology, construction…