Highway Technician Superintendent I pay range
Commonwealth of Kentucky · class code 21002031
- Class code
- 21002031
- Pay grade
- 13
- Pay unit
- Month
- Alternate ranges
- 3
- State
- Kentucky
- The Commonwealth of Kentucky published pay range for Highway Technician Superintendent I is $3,339 to $5,343 per month, spanning every alternate range the plan defines.
- Kentucky publishes an entry rate and a midpoint for each pay grade, not a maximum, so the upper figure on this page is the grade midpoint.
- That works out to about $40,071 to $64,114 a year at full time.
- Kentucky Personnel Cabinet keys this classification as class code 21002031.
- The plan defines 3 alternate ranges for this class, so the rate depends on which criteria an employee meets.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Alternate ranges
| Range | Entry | Midpoint | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range 37.5-hour week | $3,339 | $5,009 | per month |
| Range 40-hour week | $3,562 | $5,343 | per month |
| Range Hourly | $20.55 | $30.82 | per hour |
Which alternate range applies is set by the plan's own criteria (experience, certification or assignment). The criteria text lives in the source document.
Class specification
The Personnel Cabinet class specification for this class is published by Kentucky Personnel Cabinet. The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications. It was last revised 05/16/2024.
What the state says the job is
Supervises employees in the highway maintenance and repair of roads. Provides technical assistance and oversight on highway maintenance projects and inspects work for completion. Coordinates and inspects contract work such as, but not limited to asphalt, guardrail, crack sealing, landslide repair, striping, pavement markings, signage, and/or drainage repair. Responsible for application of Department safety policies in maintenance activities. Responds to weather events and emergency incidents requiring mobilization of Department assets; and performs other duties as required. (Engineering decisions recommended by positions of the class must be approved by a Licensed Professional Engineer under KRS Chapter 322.)
Examples of the work
Oversees and assists highway employees in the maintenance and repair of roads, bridges, culverts, guardrails, roadside vegetation, traffic signs, pavement markings, delineation, etc. Inspects work for completion. Maintains and completes records and reports (including electronic) on personnel, equipment, and supplies. Maintains an adequate inventory of materials, equipment, and supplies for highway projects. Follows purchasing procedures for procuring necessary project materials and supplies. Interprets department policies and procedures.
Minimum qualifications
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.
Special requirements
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.
Quoted from the Personnel Cabinet class specification, read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
Kentucky Personnel Cabinet publishes this figure in Classified and Unclassified 37.5 and 40-Hour Salary Schedule, effective September 16, 2026. Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
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