Highway Technician Superintendent I

Advertisement Closes 5/21/2026 (8:00 PM EDT) 26-02005 Highway Technician Superintendent I Pay Grade 13 Salary $27.19 - $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 1600 Armory Place Brandenburg, KY 40108 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 Meade County Unit as a Highway Technician Superintendent I in Meade County, you'll have the opportunity to supervise staff performing highway maintenance programs for 250 miles of state-maintained roadways in Meade County.

Summary of Responsibilities:

Supervise and assist highway employees in maintenance and repair of roads, bridges, landslide repairs, etc. Maintain records and reports such as inventory reports, employee performance evaluations Respond and properly supervise snow and ice removal and other emergencies. Lead crews and work in all types of weather and as a team. Assist the Highway Technician Superintendent II with assigning daily work assignments. Ideal candidate will have experience in: Coordinating daily work orders and assignments Computer experience with Microsoft Office Communicating with the public, other public agencies, and elected officials. Purchasing procedures for procuring necessary materials and supplies.

Benefits and Perks:

Comprehensive health with optional dental and vision insurance. Retirement savings. Professional development opportunities and ongoing training. A collaborative and innovative work environment. Employee wellness programs. On the job training. Steady work schedule with opportunities for overtime. Rewarding opportunity as a public servant and critical role in local community. Additional position information (travel required, standing/stooping/bending/lifting, sitting at a desk, etc.) Incumbents in this job title must possess the ability to work, sit, stoop and bend. Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds. Must be able to respond to emergencies. Incumbents 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. 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. 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. 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 Dana King at Dana.

King@ky.gov or 270-766-5066. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D Highway Technician Superintendent

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out of 5 stars 1600 Armory Place, Brandenburg, KY 40108 $27.19 - $30.21 an hour - Full-time Commonwealth of Kentucky 715 reviews $27.19 - $30.21 an hour - Full-time Advertisement Closes 5/21/2026 (8:00 PM EDT) 26-02005 Highway Technician Superintendent I Pay Grade 13 Salary $27.19 - $30.21 Hourly Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH

|

FULL TIME

|

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 1600 Armory Place Brandenburg, KY 40108 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 Meade County Unit as a Highway Technician Superintendent I in Meade County, you'll have the opportunity to supervise staff performing highway maintenance programs for 250 miles of state-maintained roadways in Meade County.

Summary of Responsibilities:

Supervise and assist highway employees in maintenance and repair of roads, bridges, landslide repairs, etc. Maintain records and reports such as inventory reports, employee performance evaluations Respond and properly supervise snow and ice removal and other emergencies. Lead crews and work in all types of weather and as a team. Assist the Highway Technician Superintendent II with assigning daily work assignments. Ideal candidate will have experience in: Coordinating daily work orders and assignments Computer experience with Microsoft Office Communicating with the public, other public agencies, and elected officials. Purchasing procedures for procuring necessary materials and supplies.

Benefits and Perks:

Comprehensive health with optional dental and vision insurance. Retirement savings. Professional development opportunities and ongoing training. A collaborative and innovative work environment. Employee wellness programs. On the job training. Steady work schedule with opportunities for overtime. Rewarding opportunity as a public servant and critical role in local community. Additional position information (travel required, standing/stooping/bending/lifting, sitting at a desk, etc.) Incumbents in this job title must possess the ability to work, sit, stoop and bend. Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds. Must be able to respond to emergencies. Incumbents 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. 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. 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. 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 Dana King at Dana.

King@ky.gov or 270-766-5066. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D