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12/11/2025 (7:00 PM EST)
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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
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Hiring Agency
Transportation Cabinet | Department of Highways
Location
5078 KY 1428
Allen, KY 41601 USA
Allen, KY 41601 USA
Description
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 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 Floyd County – Allen Maintenance Unit as a Highway Technician Assistant I in Floyd County, you'll have the opportunity to perform general level work and assist with intermediate level work in roadway or roadside maintenance operations.
Holders of the Highway Technician Assistant I position will complete tasks such as:
We look forward to reviewing your application!
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 888-897-7781 or https://www.e-verify.gov/.
By joining our Floyd County – Allen Maintenance Unit as a Highway Technician Assistant I in Floyd County, you'll have the opportunity to perform general level work and assist with intermediate level work in roadway or roadside maintenance operations.
Holders of the Highway Technician Assistant I position will complete tasks such as:
- Operate single axle dump trucks to haul materials, snowplows, salt spreaders, and mowing machines efficiently and safely.
- Perform brush cutting operations using chain saws, bush axes, or chemical treatments to ensure clear visibility and safety on roadways.
- Flag traffic for maintenance crews during operations to guarantee the safety of team members and the public.
- Effectively operate snowplows and salt spreaders to clear roadways during winter weather conditions.
- Shovel blacktop and perform other roadway maintenance-related activities as required.
- Proven experience operating single axle dump trucks, snowplows, salt spreaders, mowing machines, chain saws, and bush axes.
- Understanding of traffic control procedures and ability to flag traffic safely.
- Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including shoveling and operating heavy machinery.
- Strong commitment to safety protocols and guidelines.
We look forward to reviewing your application!
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 888-897-7781 or https://www.e-verify.gov/.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION: High school graduate.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE
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 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.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Mary Westfall-Holbrook at maryw.holbrook@ky.gov or 606-433-7791.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
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