Highway Technician II
Shelbyville, KYFull-time$20.55–30.82/hrSeen 4 days agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago
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The Commonwealth of Kentucky’s Transportation Cabinet seeks a Highway Technician II in Shelby County to support highway construction and maintenance projects. The role coordinates projects, inspects mowing and snow removal contracts, and monitors contractor equipment rental usage. Work takes place at a highway maintenance facility or section office and at work sites throughout the assigned area, with exposure to construction equipment and inclement weather.
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11/16/2026 (11:59 PM ET)
req82473
Highway Technician II
Pay Grade13
Salary
$20.55 - $30.82 Hourly
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK
Click here for more details on state employment. (https://personnel.ky.gov/Pages/Careers.aspx)
Hiring Agency
Transportation Cabinet | Department of Highways
Location
555 Old Seven Mile Road
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:
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Operate equipment such as a boom saw, excavator, or self-propelled paver.
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Complete daily inspection reports.
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Quality assurance inspector.
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Coordinate crew assignments.
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Train new employees.
Benefits and Perks:
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Comprehensive health with optional dental and vision insurance.
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Retirement savings.
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Professional development opportunities and ongoing trainings.
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A collaborative and innovative work environment.
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Employee wellness programs.
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!
We invite you to apply for the opportunity to allow you to expand your learning potential while providing a steady paycheck and benefits. We look forward to reviewing your application!
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 orhttps://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 [email protected] ([email protected] ?Subject=req82473 - Highway Technician II) or 502-764-0085.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
How this job compares
Set against the 801 open Construction Inspector jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$20.55–30.82/hr
- US median$37–57/hr263 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $25.69/hr, is 44% below the US median midpoint ($46/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Construction Inspector hourly ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 11 open Construction Inspector jobs in Kentucky and 801 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 8 years of experience; Construction Inspector postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (552 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a high school diploma; 432 of the 801 open Construction Inspector jobs (54%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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