Equipment Operator/Laborer (Road Department)

Scott County Government • Georgetown, KY

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About The Position

Individual needed to perform a variety of semi-skilled trades work and operate heavy machinery including trucks, tractors, front-end loaders, etc. Duties include painting, carpentry, concrete work; clearing ditches, catch basins, culverts, storm sewers, and other drainage structures; loading and unloading stone, gravel, dirt, asphalt, limbs, trash, and heavy mechanical equipment; mowing greenways, parks and cleaning grounds; clearing debris and trees after storms; operating and using chainsaws, trimers, and hand tools; and operating snowplows. Individual selected will also plant, water, and assist in the care of shrubs, trees, grass, etc. Position requires graduation from high school or possession of a GED and some related work experience. Physical agility to perform the essential functions of the position is also required. Preference will be given to applicants with previous experience performing semi-skilled maintenance, construction, or trades work. Prior experience operating heavy machinery and possession of a CDL license is also preferred but not required. Possession of a DOT medical card is a plus and an employment offer is subject to completion of a pre-employment physical and eligibility to obtain a DOT medical card. Qualified candidates may apply by following the employment opportunities link at https://scottky.gov/employment-opportunities/. Please apply by January 5, 2026, however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled. We offer competitive pay and to learn more about our excellent benefits package, please visit this page . Scott County Government is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to enhancing the diversity of its workforce.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or possession of a GED
• Some related work experience
• Physical agility to perform the essential functions of the position
• Eligibility to obtain a DOT medical card

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience performing semi-skilled maintenance, construction, or trades work
• Prior experience operating heavy machinery
• Possession of a CDL license
• Possession of a DOT medical card

Responsibilities

• Painting
• Carpentry
• Concrete work
• Clearing ditches, catch basins, culverts, storm sewers, and other drainage structures
• Loading and unloading stone, gravel, dirt, asphalt, limbs, trash, and heavy mechanical equipment
• Mowing greenways, parks and cleaning grounds
• Clearing debris and trees after storms
• Operating and using chainsaws, trimers, and hand tools
• Operating snowplows
• Plant, water, and assist in the care of shrubs, trees, grass, etc.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Days
• Paid Holidays
• Long Term Disability
• 401K/403b Plan
• Pension/Retirement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees