Highway Technician Assistant I (Maintenance)

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Manchester (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental & vision

Retirement savings

Professional development & training

Collaborative work environment

Employee wellness programs

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Kentucky is seeking a Highway Technician Assistant I (Maintenance) in Manchester, KY. The role involves performing a variety of general labor tasks and operating basic equipment on road maintenance projects.

You will support snow and ice operations and assist with maintenance duties in varying weather conditions. The ideal candidate will have basic construction experience, be eligible for a Class B CDL within 12 months, and complete required safety trainings.

Qualifications

• Education: High school graduate.
• Experience/skills: NONE
• Substitute education for experience: NONE
• Substitute experience for education: NONE

Responsibilities

• Operate dump trucks with snowplow and salt spreader during Snow and Ice Season.
• Operate a tractor mowing machine, assist in brush cutting, and use chemical sprayer.
• Flag for operations requiring traffic control.
• Learn and assist with basic surveying activities on construction projects, maintenance and repair of roadways.
• Attend required training classes.

Skills

Snow/Ice operations

CDL eligibility

Rough terrain experience

Equipment operation

Education

High school graduate

Job description

Advertisement Closes: 9/21/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

Job ID: 2604890

Title: Highway Technician Assistant I (Maintenance)

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: 2037 N Hwy 421, Manchester, KY 40962 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 Project Delivery and Preservation Branch I as a Highway Technician Assistant I in Clay County,you’ll have the opportunity to perform a variety of general labor functions and operate basic automotive andpower equipment such as, but not limited to bushhogs, chainsaws, chemical sprayers, chippers, jack hammers,mowing tractors, single axle truck (dump, flatbed, pickup), snowplow and salt spreader, broom sweepers and weedtrimmers.

Holders of the Highway Technician Assistant I position will complete tasks such as:

• Operate dump trucks with snowplow and salt spreader during Snow and Ice Season
• Operate a tractor type mowing machine, assist in brush cutting, and use chemical sprayer
• Flag for operations requiring traffic control
• Learn and assist with basic surveying activities on construction projects, maintenance and repair orroadways
• Attend required training classes

Ideal Candidate will have experience in:

• Experience working on rough terrain and in changing climates
• Basic maintenance or construction experience
• Eligibility to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License
• Basic equipment operating experience

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

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

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.

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 youbelieve 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. 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.

Contact

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Kelly Rader at [e-mail] or 502-765-0257.

Equal Opportunity

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D