Highway Technician Superintendent II

Commonwealth of Kentucky Pay Range

This range is provided by Commonwealth of Kentucky. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

$30.36/hr - $33.23/hr

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 Shepherdsville Section as a Highway Technician Superintendent II, in Bullitt County you’ll have the opportunity to supervise employees in repair of road and highway maintenance, oversee maintenance projects, and inspect work for completion.

• Supervise and assist employees and contract work in maintenance and repair of roads/highways
• Provide technical assistance and oversight on highway maintenance projects and inspect work for completion
• Respond to and supervise snow and ice removal and other emergencies
• Reviews roadway conditions, determines repair needs and methods, and prioritizes projects for completion

• Experience working on rough terrain and in changing climates
• Experience in equipment operations for road maintenance
• Experience completing shift or on-call schedules
• Experience working with strict deadlines

• 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

Education: High school graduate.

Experience, Training, Or

Skills:

Must have twelve 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. Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree in engineering will substitute for four (4) years of the highway related experience in construction and maintenance.

Graduate of a college or university with an associate's degree in Engineering Technology with completion of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet's Civil Engineering Technology Scholarship Program will substitute for six (6) years of highway related experience in construction or 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 and a Class A commercial driver's license with tanker endorsement to qualify for employment in this job classification. The employee must successfully complete the KYTC Highway Technician Academy Leadership Level 2 or equivalent within one year of employment in this job classification.

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.

Must be able to respond to emergencies 24/7.

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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

Government Administration