Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee
Job ID221115
Location
Ford County
Full/Part TimeFull-Time
AgencyDepartment of Transportation
Job Posting
Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy:
Job Posting closes: June 2, 2026
Kansas Department of Transportation
The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) delivers transportation that keeps Kansans moving forward. Our employees are our most valuable resource. We depend on our employees and business partners to get the job done. KDOT strives to provide a work environment that motivates people and encourages them to be productive. KDOT is a great place to work, so come be part of our team!
Verification of identity and employment eligibility to work in the United States is required by federal law. For a list of acceptable documents that establish these criteria, please refer to the federal Form I-9. KDOT does not provide sponsorships for this position.
E-Verify: The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For additional information regarding E-Verify, please click here. For additional information regarding Immigrant and Employee Rights (IER) please click here.
About the Position:
Who can apply: Anyone
Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
Full/Part-time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday
Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes
Search Keywords: Dodge City, Meade, Ashland, Greensburg, Kinsley
Compensation:
Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee
Base Annual Salary: $40,872.00
Base Hourly Pay: $19.65
Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee - Class B CDL
Base Annual Salary: $41,870.40
Base Hourly Pay: $20.13
Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee - Class A CDL
Base Annual Salary: $42,806.40
Base Hourly Pay: $20.58
Employment Benefits:
Work-Life Balance Programs:
Paid Leave: Vacation, Holidays, Parental, Military, Sick, Funeral and Jury Duty
Employee Assistance Program
For help managing daily life at no cost to you
Infant at Work Program
Voluntary Benefits: Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
First-Day Coverage:
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vison Insurance
Tax Advantage Accounts: HSA, HRA, FSA with qualifying plans
Life Insurance:
Employer paid basic group life
Optional group life insurance available at a reasonable cost.
Retirement:
KPERS and Deferred Compensation
Other Benefits:
Tuition reimbursement
Paid on-the-job training programs.
Personal and Professional Development Opportunities
Employee discounts with the STAR Program
And more!
Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information
Position Summary & Responsibilities:
Position Summary:
The Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee position(s) in Bucklin, Kansas provides employees with supervised on-the-job training in the operation of mechanical tools and light to heavy equipment used to maintain highways, rights-of-way, roads, facility grounds and related areas. Assignments are selected to provide sequential experience in practical applications of training that have been provided in controlled settings. The work that is assigned will begin with closely supervised, specific routine tasks and will progress in difficulty and independence of performance until equal to the tasks that are considered full-performance Highway Maintenance work.
Upon successful completion of the training period and required qualifications, this position will advance to Highway Maintenance Worker I, with eligibility to participate in the Highway Maintenance Worker progression program.
Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
Operates KDOT equipment including trucks, mowers, loaders.
Performs manual work associated with the maintenance of highway systems: Including, but not limited to, erecting and replacing signs, erecting fence and guardrail, painting, patching, loading or unloading supplies, servicing rest areas, and litter pickup.
Receives training in operation and maintenance of equipment, and highway repair methods and procedures.
Services equipment.
Performs other related work as assigned, such as emergency operations during snow and ice control operations.
Due to the nature of the work, this position may/will be required to work additional hours when needed, including nights and weekends. Additional hours will be assigned by the supervisor depending upon the needs of the agency.
View the full position description
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee:
Valid Driver's License at the time of appointment
Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee - B:
CDL Class B license with tanker and air brake endorsements
Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee - A:
CDL Class A license with tanker and air brake endorsements
Post-Offer/Pre-employment Requirements:
A Class B CDL must be obtained within 90 days of hire and maintained. A Class A CDL must be obtained within one year of hire and maintained. KDOT provides CDL training at no cost to the employee.
In exchange for KDOT paying the costs and expenses of the CDL training, employees will be required to sign a repayment agreement. Details of the agreement can be found here:
CDL Repayment Agreement
This position is subject to pre-employment physical capacity testing. The selected candidate will be required to pass the screening as a condition of employment.
This CDL position is subject to drug and alcohol testing under the authority of the US Department of Transportation. The selected candidate will be required to pass a DOT pre-employment/pre-duty drug test as a condition of employment in this position. (This position will also require you to participate in random testing, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, return-to-duty, and follow-up testing.)
Any Commercial Driver who has received a Confirmed Positive Result or the Equivalent and has not successfully completed all Rehabilitation Program requirements and follow-up testing requirements is not eligible for this position. (Per SOM 2.1.10).
Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate: A valid Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate is a condition of employment for all employees of the State of Kansas. Applicants (including non-residents) who receive a formal job offer for a State job, are required to obtain a valid Tax Clearance within ten (10) days of the job offer. A Tax Clearance can be obtained through the Kansas Department of Revenue who reviews individual accounts for compliance with Kansas Tax Law. If you have a missing tax return(s) or you owe taxes to the State of Kansas, please know that the Kansas Department of Revenue will work with you. The Kansas Department of Revenue can set you up on a payment plan to receive a Tax Clearance so you can get a job working for the State of Kansas. The Kansas Department of Revenue can be contacted at .... Kansas Department of Revenue - Tax Clearance Frequently Asked Questions
Recruiter Contact Information:
Email: ...
Phone: ...
Job ID221115
Location
Ford County
Full/Part TimeFull-Time
AgencyDepartment of Transportation
Job Posting
Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy:
Job Posting closes: June 2, 2026
Kansas Department of Transportation
The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) delivers transportation that keeps Kansans moving forward. Our employees are our most valuable resource. We depend on our employees and business partners to get the job done. KDOT strives to provide a work environment that motivates people and encourages them to be productive. KDOT is a great place to work, so come be part of our team!
Verification of identity and employment eligibility to work in the United States is required by federal law. For a list of acceptable documents that establish these criteria, please refer to the federal Form I-9. KDOT does not provide sponsorships for this position.
E-Verify: The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For additional information regarding E-Verify, please click here. For additional information regarding Immigrant and Employee Rights (IER) please click here.
About the Position:
Who can apply: Anyone
Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
Full/Part-time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday
Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes
Search Keywords: Dodge City, Meade, Ashland, Greensburg, Kinsley
Compensation:
Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee
Base Annual Salary: $40,872.00
Base Hourly Pay: $19.65
Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee - Class B CDL
Base Annual Salary: $41,870.40
Base Hourly Pay: $20.13
Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee - Class A CDL
Base Annual Salary: $42,806.40
Base Hourly Pay: $20.58
Employment Benefits:
Work-Life Balance Programs:
Paid Leave: Vacation, Holidays, Parental, Military, Sick, Funeral and Jury Duty
Employee Assistance Program
For help managing daily life at no cost to you
Infant at Work Program
Voluntary Benefits: Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
First-Day Coverage:
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vison Insurance
Tax Advantage Accounts: HSA, HRA, FSA with qualifying plans
Life Insurance:
Employer paid basic group life
Optional group life insurance available at a reasonable cost.
Retirement:
KPERS and Deferred Compensation
Other Benefits:
Tuition reimbursement
Paid on-the-job training programs.
Personal and Professional Development Opportunities
Employee discounts with the STAR Program
And more!
Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information
Position Summary & Responsibilities:
Position Summary:
The Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee position(s) in Bucklin, Kansas provides employees with supervised on-the-job training in the operation of mechanical tools and light to heavy equipment used to maintain highways, rights-of-way, roads, facility grounds and related areas. Assignments are selected to provide sequential experience in practical applications of training that have been provided in controlled settings. The work that is assigned will begin with closely supervised, specific routine tasks and will progress in difficulty and independence of performance until equal to the tasks that are considered full-performance Highway Maintenance work.
Upon successful completion of the training period and required qualifications, this position will advance to Highway Maintenance Worker I, with eligibility to participate in the Highway Maintenance Worker progression program.
Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
Operates KDOT equipment including trucks, mowers, loaders.
Performs manual work associated with the maintenance of highway systems: Including, but not limited to, erecting and replacing signs, erecting fence and guardrail, painting, patching, loading or unloading supplies, servicing rest areas, and litter pickup.
Receives training in operation and maintenance of equipment, and highway repair methods and procedures.
Services equipment.
Performs other related work as assigned, such as emergency operations during snow and ice control operations.
Due to the nature of the work, this position may/will be required to work additional hours when needed, including nights and weekends. Additional hours will be assigned by the supervisor depending upon the needs of the agency.
View the full position description
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee:
Valid Driver's License at the time of appointment
Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee - B:
CDL Class B license with tanker and air brake endorsements
Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee - A:
CDL Class A license with tanker and air brake endorsements
Post-Offer/Pre-employment Requirements:
A Class B CDL must be obtained within 90 days of hire and maintained. A Class A CDL must be obtained within one year of hire and maintained. KDOT provides CDL training at no cost to the employee.
In exchange for KDOT paying the costs and expenses of the CDL training, employees will be required to sign a repayment agreement. Details of the agreement can be found here:
CDL Repayment Agreement
This position is subject to pre-employment physical capacity testing. The selected candidate will be required to pass the screening as a condition of employment.
This CDL position is subject to drug and alcohol testing under the authority of the US Department of Transportation. The selected candidate will be required to pass a DOT pre-employment/pre-duty drug test as a condition of employment in this position. (This position will also require you to participate in random testing, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, return-to-duty, and follow-up testing.)
Any Commercial Driver who has received a Confirmed Positive Result or the Equivalent and has not successfully completed all Rehabilitation Program requirements and follow-up testing requirements is not eligible for this position. (Per SOM 2.1.10).
Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate: A valid Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate is a condition of employment for all employees of the State of Kansas. Applicants (including non-residents) who receive a formal job offer for a State job, are required to obtain a valid Tax Clearance within ten (10) days of the job offer. A Tax Clearance can be obtained through the Kansas Department of Revenue who reviews individual accounts for compliance with Kansas Tax Law. If you have a missing tax return(s) or you owe taxes to the State of Kansas, please know that the Kansas Department of Revenue will work with you. The Kansas Department of Revenue can set you up on a payment plan to receive a Tax Clearance so you can get a job working for the State of Kansas. The Kansas Department of Revenue can be contacted at .... Kansas Department of Revenue - Tax Clearance Frequently Asked Questions
Recruiter Contact Information:
Email: ...
Phone: ...
Job ID: 522279052
Originally Posted on: 5/23/2026
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