Highway Traffic Technician II pay range
Commonwealth of Kentucky · class code 20000471
- Class code
- 20000471
- Pay grade
- 11
- Pay unit
- Month
- Alternate ranges
- 3
- State
- Kentucky
- The Commonwealth of Kentucky published pay range for Highway Traffic Technician II is $2,760 to $4,416 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 $33,119 to $52,990 a year at full time.
- Kentucky Personnel Cabinet keys this classification as class code 20000471.
- 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 | $2,760 | $4,140 | per month |
| Range 40-hour week | $2,944 | $4,416 | per month |
| Range Hourly | $16.98 | $25.48 | 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 05/16/2025.
What the state says the job is
Performs qualified work on energized electrical traffic control devices, focusing on complex troubleshooting and repair of traffic signals, roadway lighting, vehicle detection systems, and other electronic traffic control devices. Programs and installs traffic signal controllers, and other signal equipment while ensuring proper operation and compliance with technical and safety standards, and performs other duties as required.
Examples of the work
Performs qualified work on energized electrical traffic control devices. Repairs all traffic control devices related to energized electrical items including roadway lighting and signals. Operates aerial lift truck for both qualified and unqualified work. Performs lockout/tagout procedures on energized traffic signals. Plans temporary traffic control. Responds to emergency calls at any time. Operates a laptop or palmtop computer with traffic controller and detection software in support of electrical device maintenance. Uploads and downloads signal timing. Uses ground-fault locator, resistance meter, volt- ohm meter, concrete saw, and other intermediate level tools to complete tasks.
Minimum qualifications
EDUCATION: High school graduate. EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have three years of experience in electrical or electronic installation or electrical or electronics maintenance work. Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: Vocational or technical training in electricity, electronics or a related field will substitute for the experience on a year-for-year basis. Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE
Special requirements
Must be 18 years of age. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license to qualify for employment in this job classification. Must possess certification in International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) Level I or II training. https://www.imsasafety.org/.
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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