Maintenance Equipment Operator

Job Title

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).

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.

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 driver's license

Required within 11 months of employment:

• Valid CDL, Class B or higher

Applications must be received no later than Saturday, July 18, 2026. Visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). 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  or toll-free  prior to the Final date to receive applications. Hearing impaired, call TDD/Voice .

The City of Owensboro is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. EEO/AA-M/F/V/D ADA accommodation may be requested by calling .