Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy: Job Posting closes: October 29, 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: Olathe, Overland Park, Leavenworth, Bonner Springs, Edwardsville, Speaker Road, Lamar, Shawnee, Louisburg, Gardner Compensation: Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee Base Annual Salary: $41,288.

00 Base Hourly Pay: $19.85 Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee – Class B CDL Base Annual Salary: $42,286.40 Base Hourly Pay: $20.33 Highway Maintenance Worker Trainee – Class A CDL Base Annual Salary: $43,243.20 Base Hourly Pay: $20.79 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