Highway Technician Superintendent II

Advertisement Closes 5/11/2026 (8:00 PM EDT) 26-02110 Highway Technician Superintendent II Pay Grade 14 Salary $30.36 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 1840 N Main Street Madisonville, KY 42431 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 Structures Section as Highway Technician Superintendent II in Hopkins County, you'll have the opportunity to supervise, assign and schedule the work of employees on the structures crew.

Summary of Responsibilities:

Supervise and assign the work of structures crew for daily work assignments Supervise and assist highway employees in maintenance and repair of bridges, roadways, and other structures Maintain records and reports such as inventory reports, employee performance evaluations Respond and properly supervise snow and ice removal and other emergencies Ideal candidate will have experience in: Supervisory management, coordinating assignments Maintaining records, conducting employee performance evaluation, minor repairs and maintenance Handling emergency situations such as snow and ice events Working with a team Experience in equipment operations: proven experience operating single axle dump trucks, snowplows, salt spreaders, mowing machines, chain saws, and bush axes

Benefits & 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 trainings Steady work schedule with opportunities for overtime Additional position information: (travel required, standing, stooping, bending, lifting, and sitting at a desk, etc.) Be able to lift 50lbs, work on rough terrain, around various types of equipment, be able to twist, bend stoop, stand. Required to be able to work extended hours and in all weather elements. 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 twelve 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 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 2 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 Tyler Goad at tyler.goad@ky.gov or 270-824-7080. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D Apply Now Share Save Job