Mechanic

City of Owensboro; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Group life insurance

Wellness program

CERS retirement

Paid time off

Job summary

City of Owensboro is seeking a Diesel Mechanic to perform preventive maintenance and repairs on a broad fleet of City vehicles, including police, fire, and transit assets. The role emphasizes diagnostics, parts usage, and proper documentation within a busy shop.

Starting pay is $27.83 per hour. A valid Kentucky driver’s license is required; a Class B CDL is preferred with completion within 11 months. Benefits include insurance, wellness, and retirement programs as part of public service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum two years of diesel mechanic experience or four years in a public works department.
• Valid driver’s license; Kentucky Class B CDL required within 11 months (preferred).
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience with preventive maintenance and vehicle repairs for City fleet.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on City vehicles and equipment.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot using diagnostic equipment.
• Complete component installations and scheduled maintenance.
• Maintain labor logs, parts usage and warranty documentation.
• Assist with vehicle specifications and purchasing recommendations.
• Ensure shop safety and respond to emergency service calls as needed.

Skills

Diesel engine maintenance

Diagnostics & troubleshooting

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Shop tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

Mechanic is a safety-sensitive position regulated under the Department of Transportation. This role is responsible for performing maintenance and repairs on a wide range of City vehicles and equipment—including police, fire, transit, and CDL-regulated vehicles - to ensure safe, efficient, and dependable services for the Owensboro community.

Starting hourly pay is $27.8307.

• Provided benefits include but are not limited to health insurance, group life insurance, wellness program, and CERS retirement administered by the Kentucky Public Pensions Authority.
• Paid time off includes vacation, sick time, and holidays (for eligible employees).

The Public Works Mechanic performs preventive maintenance and repairs on City vehicles and equipment, conducts diagnostics and troubleshooting, and completes component installations and scheduled maintenance. The role also involves maintaining accurate records such as labor logs, parts usage, and warranty documentation, along with operating shop tools and diagnostic equipment. Additionally, the mechanic assists with vehicle specifications and purchasing recommendations, ensures shop safety, and responds to emergency service calls as needed.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, along with a minimum of two years of diesel mechanic experience or four years of experience in a public works department. A valid driver’s license is required, and while a CDL is preferred, employees must obtain a Kentucky Class B CDL within 11 months of employment. Supervisory experience is also preferred.