<p>Advertisement Closes</p> <p>3/23/2025 (8:00 PM EDT)</p> <p>25-01531</p> <p>Highway Technician Assistant I</p> <p>Pay Grade 09</p> <p>Salary</p> <p>$17.95 Hourly</p> <p>Employment Type</p> <p>EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK</p> <p>Click here for more details on state employment.</p> <p>Hiring Agency</p> <p>Transportation Cabinet | Department of Highways</p> <p>Location</p> <p>4334 Poplar Level Road</p> <p>Louisville, KY 40213 USA</p> <p>Description</p> <p>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.</p> <p>By joining our Engineering Support Branch as a Highway Technician Assistant I in Jefferson County, you'll have the opportunity to you'll have the opportunity to take advantage of classroom and in-field trainings to allow for continued education to become specialized in road and construction maintenance operations.</p> <p>Summary of Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Use construction equipment to maintain roads </li><li>Use equipment to control vegetation along roads. </li><li>Use equipment to perform snow removal on highways. </li><li>Use equipment to spread salt on the highways to prevent icing. </li><li>Flag for traffic control. </li></ul> <p>Ideal candidate will have experience in:</p> <ul> <li>Basic equipment operating experience </li><li>Basic maintenance or construction experience </li><li>Eligibility to obtain a Commercial Driver's License </li><li>High school diploma or equivalent </li></ul> <p>Benefits and perks:</p> <ul> <li>Comprehensive health with optional dental and vision insurance. </li><li>Retirement savings. </li><li>Professional development opportunities and ongoing trainings. </li><li>A collaborative and innovative work environment. </li><li>Employee wellness programs. </li></ul> <p>Incumbents in this job title should possess the ability to work, sit, stoop and bend. Should be able to lift and carry 50 pounds. Should be able to respond to emergencies.</p> <p>If you are looking for a rewarding career with a culture of employee involvement, where teamwork is the norm and measurement of performance is essential, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is for you!</p> <p>We invite you to apply for the opportunity to allow you to expand your learning potential while providing a steady paycheck and benefits.</p> <p>We look forward to reviewing your application!</p> <p>Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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 888-897-7781 or https://www.e-verify.gov/</p> <p>Minimum Requirements</p> <p>EDUCATION: High school graduate.</p> <p>EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE</p> <p>Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE</p> <p>Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Working Conditions</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Probationary Period</p> <p>This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 12 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.</p> <p>If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Mikayla Riley at mikayla.riley@ky.gov or 502-764-0484.</p> <p>An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D</p>