Road Worker

Road Worker

Salary

$44,789.68 - $63,274.22 Annually

Location

1410 W 5th Street, Owensboro, KY

Job Type

Full time

Job Number

2026-00027

Department

PW, Street

Opening Date

07/29/2026

Closing Date

8/12/2026 11:59 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Description

Performs various construction and road work duties, such as working with asphalt, dirt, and concrete; Helps with maintenance of street and traffic signs; Helps concrete crews form, place and finish concrete; Drives and operates various equipment and vehicles; Loads trucks; Transports construction materials; Performs minor maintenance on heavy trucks; Performs snow and water removal.

Starting pay $21.5335/hr.

Provided benefits include but are not limited to:

• Health Insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• Wellness Program
• CERS Retirement through Kentucky Retirement Systems

Paid time off includes:

• Vacation
• Sick Time
• Holidays (for eligible employees)

Examples of Duties

Primary essential functions include but are not limited to:

• Performs routine and preventative maintenance on streets, street signs, property, facilities, stormwater drainage ways, and/or equipment to ensure they are in proper condition for the public and employees;
• Performs various construction and roadwork duties, such as working with asphalt, dirt, concrete, or other activities;
• Maintains street and traffic signs, and street striping;
• Drives/operates various vehicles/equipment;
• Transports construction materials;
• Dumps loads at desired locations;
• Loads trucks;
• Cleans, greases and performs minor maintenance on heavy trucks;
• Installs and maintains regulator signs, parking signs, street markers, street striping, and crosswalks;
• Removes outdated sign posts and concrete;
• Places signs to direct traffic during festivals and City construction jobs;
• Performs snow and water removal;
• Inspects equipment, vehicles, and loads to detect malfunctions and to ensure safety and compliance with applicable laws;
• Dismantles machines and equipment to access problem areas and performs repairs;
• Inspects and measures parts to detect wear, misalignment, or other problems, and repairs;
• Tests equipment operations following repairs;
• Sets up and operates tools such as drill press, or grinder to make repair parts;
• Operates a cutting torch to braze or trim parts and components;
• Cleans and cuts drainage ditches by mowing, trimming grass, tree/limb/debris removal, drainage work, removing trash, weeding, etc.

Typical Qualifications

Required at time of application:

• High School diploma or GED and
• Minimum 6 months work-related experience in road work, general labor, as equipment operator, or similar position
• Valid Drivers License

Equivalent amount of education and/or work-related experience is acceptable. Valid CDL, Class B or higher required within 11 moths of employment.

Supplemental Information

TO APPLY:

Applications must be received no later than Wednesday, August 12, 2026. Visit www.owensboro.org. Click on Employment Opportunities and the position; click Apply. First time users will need to create an account as instructed. If you have any questions or wish to confirm receipt of your application, call Brook Glass at (270) 687-8540 or toll-free (888) 616-8540 prior to 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 Accommodations 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

Do you have a valid Drivers License?

• Yes
• No

03

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

• Yes
• No

04

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

• 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