Highway Technician Assistant I

Kentucky Personnel Cabinet • Shelbyville, KY

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is hiring a Highway Technician Assistant I in Shelby County as part of its Project Delivery and Preservation Branch. The role supports road construction and maintenance by operating basic automotive and power equipment, including single-axle dump, flatbed, and pickup trucks, snow plows, and salt spreaders. Work includes maintaining roads, controlling roadside vegetation, removing snow, spreading salt to prevent icing, and flagging for traffic control.

Work is typically performed at a highway maintenance facility or section office and at work sites throughout the assigned area, and may extend district-wide when necessary. The position involves risks associated with large equipment and road-construction machinery, outdoor work in inclement weather, extended hours, and responding to emergencies. Employees must be able to work, sit, stoop, bend, and lift and carry 50 pounds.

The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, and eligible for overtime pay. Employees must be at least 18 years old and maintain a valid driver's license. Within 12 months of employment, employees must provide documentation of a valid Class B commercial driver's license. Within one year, they must complete First Aid and Snow and Ice Training and obtain Traffic Control/Flagger and OSHA 10 certifications or equivalent, and maintain required credentials throughout employment. The role has a 12-month initial and promotional probationary period, subject to the stated statutory exception.

Requirements

• High school graduate.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Must provide documentation of a valid Class B commercial driver's license within 12 months of employment.
• Must complete First Aid and Snow and Ice Training within one year of employment.
• Must possess Traffic Control/Flagger and OSHA 10 certifications or equivalent within one year of employment.
• Must maintain required licenses, certifications, and other credentials for the length of employment.
• Must be able to work, sit, stoop, and bend.
• Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work extended hours and outdoors during inclement weather.
• Must be able to respond to emergencies.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to perform general labor work.
• Willingness to work outdoors.
• Eligibility to obtain a Commercial Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Use construction equipment to maintain roads.
• Use equipment to control vegetation along roads.
• Use equipment to perform snow removal on highways.
• Use equipment to spread salt on highways to prevent icing.
• Flag for traffic control.
• Respond to emergencies.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance with optional dental and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings.
• Professional development opportunities and ongoing training.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Employee wellness programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED