Highway Technician I

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Shelbyville (KY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health with optional/dl?

Retirement savings

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Employee wellness programs

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Transportation Cabinet seeks a Highway Technician I in Shelbyville. The role focuses on operating heavy equipment, conducting daily inspections, and supervising maintenance crews to ensure safe, efficient highway operations.

Applicants must be 18+, have a valid driver's license with a tanker endorsement, and be willing to work extended hours in varied weather. Training through the KYTC Highway Technician Academy is required within one year.

Qualifications

• Must have four years of construction or highway maintenance experience.
• Substitution rules allow engineering-related degrees to substitute for experience.
• Must be 18 years of age and have a valid driver’s license with CDL tanker endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment such as a boom saw, excavator, or self-propelled paver.
• Complete daily inspection reports.
• Quality assurance inspector.
• Coordinate crew assignments.
• Train new employees.

Skills

Operate equipment

Daily inspection reports

Quality assurance inspector

Coordinate crew assignments

Train new employees

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree substitute 2 years experience

Bachelor degree substitute 4 years experience

Job description

Highway Technician I

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

Pay Grade: 11

Salary: $16.98 - $25.48 Hourly

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

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Hiring Agency: Transportation Cabinet | Department of Highways

Location: 555 Old Seven Mile Rd
Shelbyville, KY 40065 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 Project Delivery and Preservation Branch as a Highway Technician I in Shelby County, you’ll havethe opportunity to coordinate the work of others that are apart of the maintenance team.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Operate equipment such as a boom saw, excavator, or self-propelled paver.
• Complete daily inspection reports.
• Quality assurance inspector.
• Coordinate crew assignments.
• Train new employees.

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

Individual will be exposed to risks inherent to working with large equipment and machines involved with roadconstruction. Required to be able to work extended hours and be outside during inclement weather.

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.

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!

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://dhs.gov/e-verify

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: High school graduate.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have four 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. Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree in engineering will substitute for four (4) 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 A commercial driver's license with tanker endorsement to qualify for employment in this job classification. The employee must successfully complete the KYTC Highway Technician Academy Level 2 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

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Kaleta Duffie at [e-mail] or 502-764-0085.

Equal Opportunity Employer

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D