Highway Technician Assistant

Job Details

• Final date to receive applications: 9/3/2026 (11:59 PM ET)
• Requisition
• Position:
  Highway Technician Assistant I
• Pay Grade: 09
• Salary: $17.95 Hourly
• Employment Type:
  
  EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK
• Hiring Agency:
  Transportation Cabinet | Department of Highways
• Location:
  
  68 Jim Arnett Branch, Salyersville, KY 41465 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 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 Department of Highways D10 / Magoffin County Maintenance as a Highway Technician Assistant I in Magoffin County; you’ll have the opportunity to operate basic automotive and power equipment including, but not limited to, bush hogs, chainsaws, chemical sprayers, chippers, jack hammers, mowing tractors, single axle trucks (dump, flatbed, pickup), snow plows, salt spreaders, broom sweepers and weed trimmers.

Assists with beginning level engineering related tasks.

• Operate small single axel dump trucks
• Flag traffic for highway crews
• Assist in brush cutting and controlling operations around structures and highways
• Perform minor repairs and maintenance work on equipment
• Operate dump truck with snow plow and salt spreader

• Driving licensed vehicles
• Lifting up to 50 pounds
• Communication skills
• Flexible due to possible change in work shift or hours

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

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. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that KYTC has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at  or https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

EDUCATION: 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.

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.

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 Matthew Allen en or .

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D