Highway Technician Assistant I

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Danville (KY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health with optional/d

Retirement savings

Professional development opportunities

Shift premium during overtime hours

Paid leave and paid holidays

First day health insurance coverage

Employee wellness programs

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky's Transportation Cabinet seeks a Highway Technician Assistant I in Boyle County to perform field maintenance and operate heavy equipment. The role includes training opportunities to specialize in road construction and maintenance, with tasks involving concrete work and pothole repair.

The ideal candidate is 18+, holds a valid driver's license, and can comply with seasonal overtime and safety requirements, including snow and ice training and flagger certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• No prior experience required.
• Must be 18 years of age and possess a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Operate single axle dump trucks.
• Patch potholes in bridge decks using jackhammers and other tools during summer months.
• Form, pour, and finish concrete in various applications.
• Operate dump trucks with snow plow and salt spreader in winter.
• Flag operations requiring traffic control.

Education

High school graduate

Job description

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10/19/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

Job ID

2605378

Position Title

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

231 Stewarts Lane
Danville, KY 40402 USA

Description

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is committed to meeting or exceeding the needs and expectations of ourcustomers. Our focus is on people: our customers, our employees, and our partners. We will continually improveboth 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 economicopportunity and enhances the quality of life in Kentucky.

By joining our Structures Section as a Highway Technician Assistant I in Boyle County, you’ll have theopportunity to take advantage of classroom and in-field trainings to allow for continued education to becomespecialized in road and construction maintenance and operations.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Operating single axle dump trucks.
• During summer months you will be using jackhammers and other tools to patch potholes in bridge decks.
• Forming, pouring, and finishing concrete in various applications.
• Operating dump trucks with snow plow and salt spreader to work in the winter months.
• Flagging for operations requiring traffic control.

Ideal candidate will have:

• Experience working on rough terrain and in changing climates.
• Experience working with strict deadlines.
• Experience completing shift or on-call schedules.
• Experience in snow and ice plowing skills.
• Experience in equipment operations and bridge repairs.

Benefits and Perks:

• 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.
• Paid leave and paid holidays.
• First day health insurance coverage.
• Shift premium during overtime hours.

Additional position information:

Standing long hours, bending, lifting, and operating equipment.

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://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.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D