What are the responsibilities and job description for the Highway Traffic Technician Assistant position at Transportation Cabinet | Department of Highways?
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5/17/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)
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Highway Traffic Technician Assistant
Pay Grade
08
Salary
$13.27 - $18.76 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
1239 Wilkinson Blvd
Franklort, KY 40601 USA
Franklort, KY 40601 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 Engineering Support Branch as a Highway Traffic Technician Assistant in Franklin County, you will have the opportunity to assist qualified staff in the installing or repairing traffic signals or lighting devices while learning to perform work on critical electrical traffic control devices.
Summary of Responsibilities:
We invite you to apply for the opportunity to allow you to expand your learning potential while providing a steady paycheck and benefits.
We look forward to reviewing your application!
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 888-897-7781 or https://dhs.gov/e-verify
By joining our Engineering Support Branch as a Highway Traffic Technician Assistant in Franklin County, you will have the opportunity to assist qualified staff in the installing or repairing traffic signals or lighting devices while learning to perform work on critical electrical traffic control devices.
Summary of Responsibilities:
- Will learn to place temporary traffic control devices and serve as a flagger during maintenance activities.
- Assist qualified employees with on-call duties and emergency calls.
- Perform visual inspections of electrical devices and lighting.
- Repair nonhazardous energized traffic signal items in traffic signal cabinet.
- 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.
We invite you to apply for the opportunity to allow you to expand your learning potential while providing a steady paycheck and benefits.
We look forward to reviewing your application!
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 888-897-7781 or https://dhs.gov/e-verify
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. 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 various locations throughout the district or at a highway traffic facility. Must be able to work extended hours and during inclement weather, when ecessary.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Kaleta Duffie at kaleta.duffie@ky.gov or 502-764-0085.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
Salary : $27,602 - $39,021