Highway Technician Assistant I

Socket.dev; Whitesburg (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Retirement savings

Professional development

Collaborative work environment

Employee wellness programs

Job summary

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, District 12 in Letcher County, is hiring a Highway Technician Assistant I in Whitesburg, KY. You will perform general level work and assist with intermediate level work in roadway or roadside maintenance operations.

Requirements include a high school diploma, valid driver's license, ability to lift 50 pounds, and willingness to work extended hours outdoors. This full-time position includes overtime eligibility and state benefits.

Qualifications

• EDUCATION: High school graduate.
• EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE
• Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE
• Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE

Responsibilities

• Operate single axle dump trucks to haul materials, snowplows, salt spreaders, and mowing machines.
• Perform brush cutting with chain saws, bush axes, or chemicals.
• Flag traffic for maintenance crews to ensure safety.
• Operate snowplows and salt spreaders during winter conditions.
• Shovel blacktop and perform roadway maintenance tasks.

Skills

Equipment operation

Traffic control

Physical fitness

Safety conscientiousness

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Advertisement Closes 9/27/2026 (11:59 PM ET) 2604933 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 Click here for more details on state employment.

Hiring Agency Transportation Cabinet | Department of Highways Location 2091 Hwy 119 N Whitesburg, KY 41858 USA

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 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 District 12, Letcher County Unit as a Highway Technician Assistant I in Letcher County, you’ll have the opportunity to perform general level work and assist with intermediate level work in roadway or roadside maintenance operations.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Operating Equipment: Operate single axle dump trucks to haul materials, snowplows, salt spreaders, and mowing machines efficiently and safely.
• Brush Cutting and Tree Maintenance: Perform brush cutting operations using chain saws, bush axes, or chemical treatments to ensure clear visibility and safety on roadways.
• Traffic Control: Flag traffic for maintenance crews during operations to guarantee the safety of team members and the public.
• Snow Removal: Effectively operate snowplows and salt spreaders to clear roadways during winter weather conditions.
• Roadway Repair: Shovel blacktop and perform other roadway maintenance-related activities as required.

Ideal candidate will have experience in

• Equipment Operation Experience: Proven experience operating single axle dump trucks, snowplows, salt spreaders, mowing machines, chain saws, and bush axes.
• Traffic Control Knowledge: Understanding of traffic control procedures and ability to flag traffic safely.
• Physical Fitness: Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including shoveling and operating heavy machinery.
• Safety Conscious: Strong commitment to safety protocols and guidelines.

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.

Additional position information

• This position requires standing, stooping, bending and lifting 50 pounds.
• Required to work on State Highway with oncoming traffic to perform roadway repairs.
• Required to be able to work extended hours and be outside during inclement weather.
• Valid Driver’s License

Please be advised that although medical cannabis has been legalized in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, due to other 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 for additional 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 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.

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! 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.

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 [e-mail] or 606-433-7791.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D