Job Description

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4/13/2025 (8:00 PM EDT)

25-02120

Transportation CDL & Equip Dist Trainer

Pay Grade

13

Salary

$19.55 - $29.33 Hourly

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency

Transportation Cabinet | Department of Highways

Location

109 Loraine Street
Pikeville, KY 41501 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 District 12 Equipment Section as a Transportation CDL & Equipment District Trainer in Pike County, you’ll have the opportunity to oversee, conduct, and coordinate all equipment related training programs within a district to include Entry-Level Driver Training for commercial driver's license (CDL) per Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA); and performs other duties as required.


Holders of the Transportation CDL & Equipment District Trainer position will complete tasks such as:

• Design, Deliver and evaluate complex training programs, including both behind the wheel entry level driver training for Commercial Drivers Licensed (CDL).
• Trains employees on operating complex equipment such as, but not limited to, boom saws, bulldozers, cranes, excavators, graders, lowboys, milling machines, self-propelled pavers and semi-trucks/trailers.
• Must track logs and records of all training activities, ensuring compliance with federal and state documentation requirements.
• Serve as backup low boy operator, perform snow and ice removal duties as needed and emergency equipment operator

Holders of this job title will obtain:

• Construction & highway maintenance experience
• Computer skills and develop multi-media presentations
• Heavy equipment operating experience
• Communication Skills
• Organization and record keeping skills

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


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!

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: High School graduate.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have eight years of construction or highway maintenance experience.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: College or technical training in construction management, construction technology, heavy equipment operation or a related field will substitute for the 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.


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.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Mary Westfall-Holbrook at maryw.holbrook@ky.gov or 606-433-7791.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time,

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