Highway Technician Superintendent I

Advertisement Closes 5/21/2026 (8:00 PM EDT) 26-02357 Highway Technician Superintendent I Pay Grade 13 Salary $26.29 - $30.21 Hourly Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH

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FULL TIME

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ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY

| 18A | 40.0 HR/WK Click here for more details on state employment. Hiring Agency Transportation Cabinet | Department of Highways Location 381 ST RT 373 Eddyville, KY 42038 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 which 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 Lyon County Unit, as a Highway Technician Superintendent I in Lyon County, you'll have the opportunity to lead, supervise, coordinate and create long-term highway maintenance activities and improvements along state maintained routes.

Summary of Responsibilities:

Planning of highway maintenance projects. Determining of appropriate repair methods for highway issues. Maintaining and completing records and reports on budget, personnel, equipment and supplies. Supervising a team of highway maintenance employees.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have Experience In:

High school graduate. 10 years of construction or highway maintenance experience. Class A CDL with tanker endorsement. Advanced computer 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:

Travel required, sitting at a desk, field visits to project sites which require the following of safety procedures, bending/stooping/lifting, management/supervision of a team. 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 or https://www.e-verify.gov/. Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION

High school graduate.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS

Must have ten 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 Leadership 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. Must be able to respond to emergencies 24/7. 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 John Mark Jackson at JohnMark.

Jackson@ky.gov or 270-898-2431. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D