Highway Technician Assistant II

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Covington (KY); On-site; USD 47,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Retirement savings

Professional development and trainings

Collaborative work environment

Employee wellness programs

Paid time off

Job summary

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet seeks a Highway Technician Assistant II for the Kenton County Unit in Covington. You will perform basic and intermediate roadway maintenance tasks and learn to operate a range of equipment.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, two years of highway maintenance experience, a valid Class B license, and must complete the Highway Technician Academy Level 1 within one year. This is a full-time executive branch position with overtime eligibility.

Qualifications

• Education: High school graduate.
• Experience: Two years in construction or highway maintenance.
• Substitution rules: Associate degree may substitute for two years of experience.
• Must be 18 years old and have a valid driver’s license.
• KYTC Highway Technician Academy Level 1 or equivalent within one year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Operate dump trucks with snow plow and salt spreader in winter.
• Operate intermediate equipment (asphalt distributors, backhoes, belt loaders, etc.).
• Install drainage structures.
• Flag for traffic control.
• Serve as QA inspector for pipe laying, earthwork, asphalt laying, guardrail installation.
• Flagger duties for traffic control.
• Perform basic surveying.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Equipment operation

Quality assurance

Traffic control

Snow/ice plowing

Education

High school diploma

2 years highway maintenance experience

Associate degree substitution for 2 years

Job description

Advertisement Closes

9/15/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

Pay Grade

10

Salary

$19.75 - $22.70 Hourly Locality Premium - $3.00 per hour

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK

Hiring Agency

Transportation Cabinet | Department of Highways

Location

3923 Madison Pike, Covington, KY 41017 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 Kenton County Unit as a Highway Technician Assistant II, you'll have the opportunity toperform basic level work and assists with intermediate level work in roadway or roadside maintenanceoperations. Learns to operate intermediate equipment.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Operate dump trucks with snow plow and salt spreader to work in the winter months.
• Operate intermediate equipment such as asphalt distributors, backhoes, belt loaders, concrete mixers,front-end loaders, hydro-seeders, pipe cleaners, road wideners, rollers, skid steers, and tow pavers. Alsorolling of hot mix, application of chemicals.
• Installation of drainage structures.
• Flag for operations requiring traffic control.
• Serve as quality assurance inspector for pipe laying, concrete coring, earthwork, asphalt laying andguardrail installation for compliance with plans and specifications.
• Flagger to provide traffic control.
• Perform basic surveying activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Ideal candidate will have experience in:

• Experience in operating intermediate equipment.
• Experience quality assurance for single activities of construction and maintenance work.
• Experience in traffic control.
• Experience In operating snow and ice plowing skills

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.
• Paid time off.

Additional position information: Operating advanced equipment, snow and ice duties, installing signs.

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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 for additional information.

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.

$3.00 per hour locality premium

For more Information on E-Verify, or If you believe that KYTC has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact Department of Homeland Security (OHS) at 888-897-7781 or https://dhs.gov/e-verify

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: High school graduate.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have two years of construction or highway maintenance experience.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: Graduate of a college or university with an associate's degree in engineering technology, construction management, engineering science, engineering mechanics, geology, earth science, industrial drafting, design technology, construction technology, or a related field will substitute for two (2) years of the highway related experience in construction and maintenance. College coursework related to any of these fields will substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.

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 and a Class B commercial driver's license to qualify for employment in this job classification. The employee must successfully complete the KYTC Highway Technician Academy Level 1 or equivalent within one year of 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 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 Information

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Karen Kinman at [e-mail] or 859-341-2700.

Equal Opportunity Employer

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D