Salary: $86,268.00 - $107,060.00 Annually
Location : 101 E. 4th Street, Owensboro, KY
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: 1
Department: PW, Garage
Opening Date: 08/10/2026
Closing Date: 8/24/2026 11:59 PM Central
Description Responsible for management and oversight of the City's Garage Department, including maintenance, repair, modification, and procurement of municipal vehicles and equipment. Ensures productive, safe, efficient, and customer-oriented operations that support all City departments. Oversees fleet maintenance programs, radio communication equipment maintenance, long-range planning, budget development, asset lifecycle projections, and departmental productivity. The Garage Manager shall create policies and procedures to ensure the orderly, safe, and customer-friendly operation of all garage services.
Starting annual pay $86,268. Provided benefits include but are not limited to health insurance, group life insurance, wellness program, and CERS retirement administered by the Kentucky Public Pensions Authority . Paid time off includes vacation, sick time, and holidays (for eligible employees).
Examples of Duties - Oversees all Garage Department operations, including procurement, repair, maintenance, modification of municipal vehicles, and support for Transit Garage needs during routine and emergency situations.
- Develops and manages fleet-related plans, budgets, lifecycle projections, surplus asset disposal, and cost-tracking systems while continuously evaluating and improving departmental procedures.
- Prepares bid specifications, reports, and documentation; coordinates daily work orders; and addresses customer issues, complaints, and service requests.
Typical Qualifications A High School diploma or GED is required, while a Bachelor's degree in Business, Auto Mechanics, or a related field is preferred but not mandatory. Candidates must have at least six years of supervisory or management experience and possess strong technical knowledge of vehicle maintenance, cost projections, budgeting, and oversight of large expenditures. The role requires proven supervisory ability and experience developing staff. A valid driver's license is required, and the employee must obtain a Kentucky CDL Class B or higher within 11 months of employment.
Supplemental Information Applications must be received no later than Monday, August 24, 2026. Visit www.owensboro.org. Click "Join Our Team" and the position link. First-time users need to create an account as instructed. If you have questions or wish to confirm receipt of an application, call Brook Glass (270) 687-8540 or (888) 616-8540 prior to application deadline. Hearing impaired, call TDD/Voice (270) 687-4459.
Provided benefits include but are not limited to:
Health Insurance
Group Life Insurance
Wellness Program
Retirement
Paid time off includes, but is not limited to:
Vacation
Sick Time
Holidays (for eligible employees)
Benefits are subject to change.
01
Do you have a High School Diploma or G.E.D.?
02
Do you have a valid Driver's License?
03
Do you have at least six years of supervisory or management experience?
04
Do you have a Bachelors Degree in Business Management or job-related field?
05
Do you possess a valid CDL, Class B or higher?(Required within 11 months of employment).
Required Question
