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Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government

Streets & Roads Maintenance Worker

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Job Description

SALARY The minimum salary is $17.589 per hour This position is eligible for overtime (non-exempt), if applicable. Pay Grade 511 This position is eligible for Hazardous Duty Supplemental Pay ($90/month, $0.52c/hour) and CDL pay ($1.08/hour) once obtained within the required first six (6) months of employment.

FILING DEADLINE DATE

The deadline to apply is Monday, October 5, 2026 GENERAL

DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this classification is to perform skilled and semi-skilled work operating equipment and performing manual labor to maintain, repair, and improve streets, roads, and related infrastructure to ensure safe and efficient roadway operations within the local government jurisdiction

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent Two (2) years of related experience Additional years of related education may substitute for years of experience

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Operate paving, surfacing, tamping, and related heavy equipment to maintain and repair, streets, roads, and parking areas¿ Performs manual labor tasks such as patching potholes, clearing debris, digging trenches, and preparing surfaces for paving or repair Assist with the installation, repair, and maintenance of curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and drainage systems. Load, unload, and transport materials and equipment to and from job sites using hand tools and machinery Support traffic control efforts during maintenance and repair operations to ensure public and worker safety Assists with any other tasks as needed Leads a small work crew as needed Respond to emergency road repairs and snow removal operations as needed Performs related work as assigned

SPECIAL LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

All Certifications and licenses must be maintained as a condition of employment. Valid Driver's License Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B and Endorsement N - Tank Vehicles within the first six (6) months of employment

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

All positions require drug testing and background check before employment and may require a post-job offer physical as stated in Ordinances 21-14(b), 22-13 and 23-16. Must be accessible for on-call duty and be able to work weekends and holidays as assigned and during emergencies. Positions are required to perform snow removal duties during weather emergencies.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit LFUCG electronic application through lexingtonky.gov/jobs and attach/upload applicable documents to verify your education, training, certification/license(s), or DD214 (for military preference with appropriate discharge) by filing deadline date.

RESUMES CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE APPLICATION

, but are highly encouraged to be attached/uploaded to the application. Please note that the section titled "Application Questionnaire" has to be completed every time a new or revised application is submitted. Even if other information is pre-filled, the Questionnaire does not transfer.

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APPLICANTS WHO FAIL TO COMPLETE THE ELECTRONIC APPLICATION IN ITS ENTIRETY WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FURTHER

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STATEMENT

Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government offers an outstanding benefits package. Links to our most popular benefits are below: Health and wellness benefits: lexingtonky.gov/benefits Paid and unpaid time off benefits: lexingtonky.gov/working/employee-handbook#chapter-4-paid-and-unpaid-time-off-benefits Direct depo sit is required of all employees. The LFUCG is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, and as such is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay and other aspects of employment.

CONTACT INFORMATION

For further information, call, e-mail, or visit: Division of Human Resources 200 East Main St. Lexington, KY 40507

Phone:

(859) 258-3030

Website:

lexingtonky.gov/jobs

E-mail:

jobs@lexingtonky.gov

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Dental Insurance