Highway Technician Assistant I

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Somerset (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance with/di

Retirement savings

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky's Transportation Cabinet is seeking a Highway Technician Assistant I in Somerset, KY to support essential roadway maintenance on state highways.

Responsibilities include flagging traffic, operating mowing tractors, and assisting in snow and ice removal. A high school diploma is required, and a valid driver’s license is necessary with CDL within 12 months. E‑Verify compliance applies after offer acceptance.

Qualifications

• Education: High school graduate.
• Experience, training, or skills: NONE
• Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE
• Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE
• Special requirements: Must be 18 years of age and possess a valid driver's license; within 12 months must furnish evidence of valid Class B CDL; within one year must complete First Aid and Snow and Ice Training and possess Traffic Control/Flagger and OSHA 10 Certifications or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform traffic flagging operations during road maintenance.
• Operate mowing tractors to mow right-of-way.
• Participate in snow and ice removal during inclement weather events.
• Operate equipment such as chain saws, weed eaters, or wood chippers.

Skills

Snow and ice removal

Flagging traffic

Chainsaw operation

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Highway Technician Assistant I

Advertisement Closes: 9/24/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

Job ID: 2604968

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

139 Refinery Road
Somerset, KY 42501 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 which support that delivery to provide asafe, efficient, environmentally sound and fiscally responsible transportation system that delivers economicopportunity and enhances the quality of life in Kentucky.

By joining our Traffic Engineering and Permits Section as a Highway Technician Assistant I, in Pulaski Countyyou’ll have the opportunity to perform essential roadway maintenance tasks on the state highways.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Perform traffic flagging operations during road maintenance.
• Operate mowing tractors to mow right-of-way.
• Participate in snow and ice removal during inclement weather events.
• Operate equipment such as chain saws, weed eaters, or wood chippers.

The ideal candidate will have experience in:

• Snow and ice removal
• Flagging traffic
• Chainsaw operation

Benefits and Perks:

• 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

If you are looking for a rewarding career with a culture of employee involvement, where teamwork is the normand measurement of performance is essential, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is for you!

We invite you to apply for the opportunity to allow you to expand your learning potential while providing asteady paycheck and benefits.

Please be advised that although medical cannabis has been legalized in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, due toother applicable state or federal laws, employees in this position are prohibited from using medical cannabis.If you need additional information about this prohibition, you may contact the agency point of contact foradditional information.

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 governmentwith your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in U.S. KYTC will only use E-Verifyonce 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/

We look forward to reviewing your application!

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 Jaime Todd at [e-mail] or 606-677-4017.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D