Laborer/Maintenance Helper

City of Owensboro; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Group life insurance

Wellness program

CERS retirement

Vacation

Sick time

Holidays

Job summary

City of Owensboro is seeking a general laborer for public works maintenance in Owensboro, Kentucky. The role involves drainage work, street maintenance, and operating equipment, with a starting pay of $19.4342 per hour.

Benefits include health and life insurance, wellness program, and retirement through Kentucky Retirement Systems. Qualifications require a high school diploma or GED, 3 months of laborer experience, a valid driver's license, and CDL Class B or higher within 11 months.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (or equivalent)
• 3 months of experience as Laborer or similar position (equipment operations preferred)
• Valid driver's license
• CDL, Class B or higher, required within 11 months of employment
• Equivalent amount of education and/or experience is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and cuts drainage ditches by mowing, trimming grass, removing debris, and related tasks.
• Performs routine and preventative maintenance on streets, signs, property, facilities, and stormwater drainage.
• Drives and operates various vehicles and equipment
• Performs snow and water removal

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDL, Class B or higher (required within 11 months)

Job description

Performs general labor and maintenance work to enhance public works operations.

Starting pay $19.4342/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)

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Cleans and cuts drainage ditches by mowing, trimming grass, tree/limb/debris removal, drainage work, removing trash, weeding, etc.
• Performs routine and preventative maintenance on streets, street signs, property, facilities, stormwater drainage ways, and/or equipment to ensure proper condition
• Drives and operates various vehicles and equipment
• Performs snow and water removal

QUALIFICATIONS (Required at time of application

:

• High school diploma or GED OR
• 3 months of experience as Laborer or similar position (equipment operations preferred)
• Valid driver's license
• Valid CDL, Class B or higher, required within 11 months of employment

Equivalent amount of education and/or experience is acceptable.

Application deadline is September 15, 2026.

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