Maintenance Equipment Operator (Street)

Maintenance Equipment Operator (Street)

Salary

$49,156.02 Annually

Location

1410 W 5th Street, Owensboro, KY

Job Type

Full time

Job Number

2026-00023

Department

PW, Street

Opening Date

06/24/2026

Closing Date

7/18/2026 11:59 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Description

Operates equipment and machinery; Performs maintenance and labor as needed regarding street/stormwater operations. Performs various construction/roadwork duties, such as working with asphalt, dirt, concrete, or other activities.

Starting pay $23.6327/hr.

Provided benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Health insurance
• Group life insurance
• Wellness program
• CERS retirement through Kentucky Public Pension Authority

Paid time off includes:

• Vacation
• Sick time
• Holidays (for eligible employees).

Examples of Duties

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Performs concrete finishing operations,
• Monitors/maintains City streets/alleys,
• Smooths, levels, and finishes surfaces of poured concrete floors, walls. sidewalks, or curbs to specified textures,
• Operates backhoes, mini excavators, front loaders and skid steers to perform street and stormwater operations,
• Performs minor maintenance on heavy trucks,
• Performs routine and preventative maintenance on streets, street signs, property, facilities, stormwater drainage ways,
• Performs snow and water removal.

Typical Qualifications

Required at time of application:

• High school diploma or GED, and
• 1 yr. experience as roadworker, equipment operator, concrete finisher, or similar position (Equivalent amount of education and/or experience is acceptable)
• Valid drivers license

Required within 11 months of employment:

• Valid CDL, Class B or higher

Supplemental Information

TO APPLY:

Applications must be received no later than Saturday, July 18, 2026. Visit www.owensboro.org. Click "Join Our Team" and the position link. First-time users need to create an account as instructed. If you have any questions or wish to confirm receipt of an application, contact Elaine Timmel at (270) 687-8540 or toll-free (888) 616-8540 prior to the application deadline. Hearing impaired, call TDD/Voice (270) 687-4459.

The City of Owensboro is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. EEO/AA-M/F/V/D

ADA accommodation may be requested by calling (270) 687-8542.

Provided benefits include but are not limited to:

Health Insurance

Group Life Insurance

Wellness Program

Retirement

Paid time off includes, but is not limited to:

Vacation

Sick Time

Holidays (for eligible employees)

Benefits are subject to change.

01

Do you have a High School Diploma or G.E.D.?

• Yes
• No

02

AND - Do you have 1 year experience as roadworker, equipment operator, concrete finisher, or similar position?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have a valid Drivers License?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have a valid CDL, Class B or higher? (Required within 11 months of employment).

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Owensboro

Address 101 E. 4th Street

Owensboro, Kentucky, 42303

Phone 270-687-8540

270-687-8861

Website http://www.owensboro.org