City of Louisville, KY
Salary: $23.56 Hourly
Location : KY 40202, KY
Job Type: Full_Time
Job Number: 13458
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 08/28/2025
Closing Date: 9/11/ :00 AM Eastern
Description
Essential Functions:
Performs manual labor
Operates light, medium and heavy vehicles, power tools, trucks, snow plows, salt and brine spreaders, grass cutting and other equipment
Examples of Duties
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:
Meets regular and punctual attendance standards and any special needs of the position as determined by management, including mandatory overtime and performing related work
Spends prolonged periods of time sitting, standing, walking, carrying, stooping and climbing
Lifts and carries items weighing up to 100 pounds in a team setting
Spends prolonged periods of time exposed to the elements
Minimum Requirements
Minimum Requirements:
High school diploma or the equivalent
One year of garbage packer truck, haul truck, wood-chipper, water truck or other heavy equipment operation experience
Other Minimums:
Must submit to and pass pre-employment and random alcohol and drug tests as mandated by the Department of Transportation
Must wear safety equipment as mandated by OSHA
Must be on 24 hour call
Must work a varied schedule
Equivalency:
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted
Special Requirements:
Must possess and maintain a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with tanker endorsement or obtain within three months of employment
Supplemental Information
EOE
Louisville Metro Government is committed to providing our employees with the tools they need to lead a fit and healthy life. Aside from community-wide initiatives like the Mayor's Hike, Bike and Paddle event every Memorial Day and Labor Day, and the Healthy Hometown Movement, Metro Government provides employees with programs designed to enhance their life and well-being, like a Wellness Center that allows employees and their dependents with Metro health insurance to take care of their basic medical and health needs for a $5 co-pay. Louisville Metro Government understands that a team of healthy, vibrant employees is the greatest asset we have.
Full Time Regular
Medical
Dental
Vision
Group Term Life
Supplemental Life
Accidental Death & Dismemberment
Sick Leave
Vacation
Holiday Pay
Bereavement Leave
Kentucky Public Pensions Authority
457 Deferred Comp
Voluntary Lifestyle Benefits
Tuition Assistance
Qualified Adult Benefits
Childcare Assistance
Free TARC Use
Paid Parental Leave
Part Time - 17.5 to 25 Hours Per Week
Vacation (pro rata)
Sick Leave (pro rata)
Holiday Pay (pro rata)
Part Time - Less Than 17.5 Hours Per Week
Ineligible For Benefits
Temporary Positions
Ineligible For Benefits
Interns
Ineligible For Benefits
01
Do you have a High school diploma or a GED?
02
Do you have 1 year of garbage packer truck, haul truck, wood-chipper, water truck or other heavy equipment operation experience?
Required Question
Location : KY 40202, KY
Job Type: Full_Time
Job Number: 13458
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 08/28/2025
Closing Date: 9/11/ :00 AM Eastern
Description
Essential Functions:
Performs manual labor
Operates light, medium and heavy vehicles, power tools, trucks, snow plows, salt and brine spreaders, grass cutting and other equipment
Examples of Duties
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:
Meets regular and punctual attendance standards and any special needs of the position as determined by management, including mandatory overtime and performing related work
Spends prolonged periods of time sitting, standing, walking, carrying, stooping and climbing
Lifts and carries items weighing up to 100 pounds in a team setting
Spends prolonged periods of time exposed to the elements
Minimum Requirements
Minimum Requirements:
High school diploma or the equivalent
One year of garbage packer truck, haul truck, wood-chipper, water truck or other heavy equipment operation experience
Other Minimums:
Must submit to and pass pre-employment and random alcohol and drug tests as mandated by the Department of Transportation
Must wear safety equipment as mandated by OSHA
Must be on 24 hour call
Must work a varied schedule
Equivalency:
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted
Special Requirements:
Must possess and maintain a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with tanker endorsement or obtain within three months of employment
Supplemental Information
- Hourly Rate: Starting at $19.53 per hour
- Pay Progression:
- Step 1: $19.53/hour - 0-3 Months
- Step 2: $20.33/hour - 3-6 Months
- Step 3: $20.89/hour - 6+ Months
- Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement: $1.15 per hour
EOE
Louisville Metro Government is committed to providing our employees with the tools they need to lead a fit and healthy life. Aside from community-wide initiatives like the Mayor's Hike, Bike and Paddle event every Memorial Day and Labor Day, and the Healthy Hometown Movement, Metro Government provides employees with programs designed to enhance their life and well-being, like a Wellness Center that allows employees and their dependents with Metro health insurance to take care of their basic medical and health needs for a $5 co-pay. Louisville Metro Government understands that a team of healthy, vibrant employees is the greatest asset we have.
Full Time Regular
Medical
Dental
Vision
Group Term Life
Supplemental Life
Accidental Death & Dismemberment
Sick Leave
Vacation
Holiday Pay
Bereavement Leave
Kentucky Public Pensions Authority
457 Deferred Comp
Voluntary Lifestyle Benefits
Tuition Assistance
Qualified Adult Benefits
Childcare Assistance
Free TARC Use
Paid Parental Leave
Part Time - 17.5 to 25 Hours Per Week
Vacation (pro rata)
Sick Leave (pro rata)
Holiday Pay (pro rata)
Part Time - Less Than 17.5 Hours Per Week
Ineligible For Benefits
Temporary Positions
Ineligible For Benefits
Interns
Ineligible For Benefits
01
Do you have a High school diploma or a GED?
- Yes
- No
02
Do you have 1 year of garbage packer truck, haul truck, wood-chipper, water truck or other heavy equipment operation experience?
- Yes
- No
Required Question