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Transportation Engrng Technologist III

Commonwealth of Kentucky
Winchester, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 29 May 2026
💰 $62,028/yr

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6/4/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)
26-02542
Transportation Engrng Technologist III
Pay Grade 15
Salary
$5,169.46 Monthly
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
Hiring Agency
Transportation Cabinet | Department of Highways
Location
1055 Early Dr
Winchester, KY 40391 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 Winchester Section as a Transportation Engineering Technologist III in Clark County, you’ll have the opportunity to oversee major transportation projects, interpret major and complex construction plans and specifications and develop and maintain project documentation and perform quality assurance test on materials.

Summary of Responsibilities:
  • Overseeing contractor operations on major and complex transportation projects
  • Inspections and working with the public
  • Producing daily reports
  • Perform Material Quality Assurance tests
Ideal candidate will have experience in:
  • Experience inspecting highway maintenance or construction projection
  • Experience operating survey equipment
  • Multi-tasking and Organization skills
  • Attention to Detail
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
  • Paid leave and paid holidays
  • First day health insurance coverage
Additional position information (travel required, standing, stooping, bending, lifting, sitting at a desk, etc.) 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://dhs.gov/e-verify
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree in engineering technology, construction management, engineering science, engineering mechanics, computer science, data science, geology, earth science, industrial technology, industrial drafting, design technology or construction technology. OR Graduate with an associate's degree in Engineering Technology with completion of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet's Civil Engineering Technology Scholarship Program.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Four years of engineering-related experience.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: 1. Possess a valid EIT certification issued by the Kentucky State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors

OR

2. Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree OR an associate degree in an engineering field

OR

3. High school

OR

4. High school

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: 1. Must have four

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