Highway Technician II

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Shelbyville (KY); In loco; USD 28.000 - 42.000; Tempo pieno

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Comprehensive health insurance with a

Retirement savings

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Employee wellness programs

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The Commonwealth of Kentucky seeks a Highway Technician II to coordinate highway construction and maintenance projects in Shelbyville. You will inspect mowing and snow removal contracts, monitor equipment rental usage, and operate equipment including boom saws and pavers while ensuring safety and quality standards.

Required eight years of highway-related experience, a valid CDL, and completion of KYTC training within one year.

Competenze

• Must have eight years of construction or highway maintenance experience.
• Substitution rules: two years for an associate's degree in engineering tech; four years for a bachelor's in engineering; other related college coursework may substitute year-for-year.

Mansioni

• Coordinate highway construction and maintenance projects.
• Inspect mowing and snow removal contracts.
• Monitor and verify equipment rental usage by contractors.
• Operate equipment such as a boom saw, excavator, or self-propelled paver.
• Complete daily inspection reports.

Conoscenze

Eight years of construction or highway

Formazione

High school graduate

Associate's degree in engineering technology

Bachelor's degree in engineering

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

Job ID

2605908

Job Title

Highway Technician II

Pay Grade

13

Salary

$20.55 - $30.82 Hourly

Employment Type

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

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 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 that 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 Project Delivery and Preservation Branch II as a Highway Technician II in Shelby County, you’ll have the opportunity to coordinate highway construction and maintenance projects, inspect mowing and snow removal contracts, and have the responsibility of monitoring and verifying equipment rental usage contractors.

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.

Individual will be exposed to risks inherent to working with large equipment and machines involved with road construction. 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 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.

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!

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

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION:

High school graduate.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:

Must have eight 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. Graduate of a college or university with an associate's degree in Engineering Technology with completion of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet's Civil Engineering Technology Scholarship Program will substitute for six (6) years of highway related experience in construction or 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 3 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 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 Kaleta Duffie at [e-mail] or 502-764-0085.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D