Highway Technician Assistant
Listed on 2026-09-27
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Transportation
General Labor
Final date to receive applications 09/02/2026 (11:59 PM ET) req
81437 Highway Technician Assistant I Pay Grade 09 Salary 17.95 Hourly
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME |ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40 HR/WK for more details on state employment. Hiring Agency Kentucky Transportation Cabinet
Location 400 State Garage Road Whitley City, KY 42653
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 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 McCreary County Maintenance Facility as a Highway Technician Assistant I you’ll have the opportunity to take perform essential roadway maintenance tasks on the state highways in Pulaski County.
Summary of Responsibilities- Perform traffic flagging operations during road maintenance
- Operate mowing tractors to mow right-of-way
- Participate in snow and ice removal during inclement weather events
- Operate equipment such as chain saws, weed eaters, or wood chippers
- Snow and ice removal
- Flagging Traffic
- Chainsaw operation
- 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.
Medical cannabis has been legalized in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, but due to other applicable state or federal laws, employees in this position are prohibited from using medical cannabis.
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.
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Minimum RequirementsEDUCATION: High school graduate
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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.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
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