Employer
City of Owensboro
Salary
$56,201.81 Annually
Location
Owensboro, KY
Job Type
Full time
Job Number
2025-00019
Department
PW, Garage
Opening Date
05/29/2025
Closing Date
6/21/2025 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)
Description Safety sensitive position regulated under the Dept. of Transportation, responsible for the maintenance of vehicles and equipment, including but not limited to, police, fire, transit, and CDL vehicles/equipment, to ensure safety to the public.
Starting pay $27.0201/hr.  Provided benefits include but are not limited to; health insurance, group life insurance, wellness program, and CERS retirement through Kentucky Retirement Systems.   Paid time off including vacation, sick time, and holidays (for eligible employees).
Examples of Duties Primary essential functions include but are not limited to;
• Repairs and provides preventive maintenance program on City vehicles and equipment
• Maintains logbooks, labor and parts records, and warranty forms
• Maintains routine scheduled preventive/proactive maintenance
• Fabricates parts and components
• Recommends needed repairs and maintenance or replacements
• Repairs and/or replaces engine, chassis, frame, body, and running gears
• Operates truck/tractor wrecker
• Performs AC, electronic, and electrical repairs
• Maintains and programs vehicular computer systems
• Conducts component installations, troubleshooting, diagnostics testing, etc.
• Tests repair items to ensure proper operation
• Repairs tires, brakes, etc., and records repair times
• Operates machine shop equipment such as mill, lathe, drill, cutter, welder, etc.
Typical Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS (Required at time of application):
Associates Degree or equivalent in Diesel Mechanics or other job-related field; OR 2 yrs. work-related experience in diesel mechanics.  Equivalent amount of education/experience acceptable.  Valid driver’s license; Valid CDL, Class B or higher, with P endorsement required within 11 months of employment.
Supplemental Information TO APPLY:
Applications must be received no later than Saturday, June 21, 2025 .   Visit www.owensboro.org .   Click "Join Our Team" and the position link.  First-time users need to create an account as instructed. If you submit a resume through Indeed.com , you must still go to the City's website and complete our job application to be considered. If you have questions or wish to confirm receipt of an application, call Elaine Timmel 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 accommodation may be requested by calling (270) 687-8542.