Transportation CDL & Equip Dist Trainer

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6/22/2025 (8:00 PM EDT)

25-03643

Transportation CDL & Equip Dist Trainer

Pay Grade 13

Salary

$19.56 - $29.34 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

4334 Poplar Level Road

Louisville, KY 40213 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 Equipment Section as a Transportation CDL and Equipment District Trainer in Shelby County, you'll have the opportunity to oversee, conduct and coordinate highway maintenance equipment training programs within District 5, focusing on the entry-level driver for commercial driver's licenses (CDL).

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Determine which employees in the district require a Commercial Driver's License.
• Assesses employees' training needs for specialized highway maintenance equipment.
• Develops, implements and refines training programs for CDL licensure and highway maintenance equipment.
• Ensures all training content meets or exceeds federal and state policies and requirements.
• Integrates new training aids & technologies to enhance the effectiveness of training programs.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of training methods and suggests changes.

Ideal candidate will have experience in:

• Experience in the use of construction equipment.
• Experience in the maintenance of highways and associated facilities.
• Experience in training individuals in the use of heavy highway and construction equipment.
• Maintains a valid Commercial Driver's License.
• Experience in the assessment of students.

Perks and Benefits:

• Comprehensive health with optional dental and vison insurance.
• Retirement savings.
• Professional Development opportunities and ongoing training.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Employee wellness program.
• Excellent management support.

Additional position information: Incumbents in this job title typically perform their work at a highway maintenance facility or section office, at work sites throughout the assigned 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 events.

We invite you to apply for the opportunity to allow you to expand your learning potential while providing a steady paycheck and benefits.

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 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 Kevin Bailey at kevin.bailey@ky.gov or 502-764-0534.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D