Laborer​/Operator

DESCRIPTION
:
Under supervision, performs semi-skilled and manual labor work activities in the construction, maintenance, and cleanliness of city buildings, streets, and roads; may operate equipment assigned to division; assists other divisions/departments as requested; performs related work as required.

• Assists in the construction, maintenance, and cleanliness of city streets, roads, bridges, sidewalks, alleys, storm sewers, and culverts, manholes, drainage ditches, street signs, barricades, etc.
• May operate motorized equipment safely and efficiently; may operate heavy equipment.
• Detects malfunction in equipment; cleans and properly stores equipment and tools after use.
• Performs preventive maintenance duties on equipment; clean/properly, and store equipment and tools after use.
• Mows grass, cuts trees, and tree limbs.
• Picks up leaves as needed.
• Spreads gravel; cleans streets and roads; removes snow/ice from streets and sidewalks when necessary.
• Operates snow plow and salt spreader.
• Cleans out storm sewers and catch basins; pours concrete; makes forms; makes, erects, and/or repairs street signs as necessary.
• Requisition s equipment, tools, supplies, and materials.
• Prepares required reports and records.
• Participates in continuing education programs.
• Assists other division/departments as requested.
• Applied pesticides along city owned right-of-way as required.
• Performs traffic flagging duties as required.

• High school diploma or GED Certification – required.
• Driver’s License - required.
• Must obtain a CDL within one year.
• Must obtain and maintain a category 6 Kentucky Pesticide License within one year.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with officers, employees, the general public.
• Perform heavy labor for extended periods of time, often during adverse weather conditions.
• Must be able to respond to calls in emergency situations at all hours.

• Work is performed outdoors regardless of weather conditions, requiring intermittent standing, walking, stooping; must lift objects over 50 lbs.; must operate vehicle and equipment; exposed to machinery and its moving parts; required to be in high places, confined spaces, and using stairs and ladders; exposed to fumes, chemicals and toxic substances as a requirement of the job.

• Must be able to obtain a Basic Work Zone Traffic Control and Flagger certification. Apply by emailing your resume to: HR

Salary Information: $18.41 – $20.63/hour, nonexempt

Final date to receive applications: 04/09/2026

City of Murray
Director of Human Resources
500 Main St
Murray, KY 42071