POSITION TYPE: Full Time, Non-exempt hourly

JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for operating heavy equipment and performing street maintenance and repair duties in support of department operations. 

MAJOR DUTIES:

• Operates heavy equipment and vehicles use in the repair and maintenance of city streets.
• Transports equipment and tools to and from work sites.
• Maintains and repairs equipment and tools and streets.
• Assists concrete crew as needed; builds forms, removes, replaces and finishes concrete according to construction standards.
• Assists with seasonal snow, ice, and leaf removal.
• Assists in excavating materials from job sites.
• Repairs concrete and asphalt streets as required.
• Responds to emergency call out situations as required.
• Assists with traffic control duties.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION:

• Knowledge of front-end loaders, backhoes, dump trucks, and other types of heavy and light equipment used in the repair and maintenance of streets.
• Knowledge of the tools, equipment, materials, and procedures used in the maintenance and repair of streets.
• Skill in the operation of backhoes, dump trucks, and other related heavy and light equipment used in the repair and maintenance of streets.
• Skill in the operation of street maintenance tools and equipment.
• Skill in the use of chainsaws, weed eaters, and other power tools.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School graduation or equivalency and two (2) years experience and a demonstrated proficiency in various types of construction activities.
• Must comply with Missouri CDL requirements and possess and maintain a valid Class “B” or better CDL with air brake endorsement.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Preference will be given to candidates that have experience and demonstrated a proficiency in heavy equipment operations on construction site.

Benefit package includes health, dental, and life insurance provided, retirement pension plan provided, paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, and more. The total compensation value for this position is $26.62 hourly/$55,371 yearly, which consists of the starting hourly rate plus the benefit package. For more benefit information go to www.cityofcape.org/jobs .

Before final appointment, successful applicant will be required to successfully complete a drug test, background investigation, and pre-employment physical. The City of Cape Girardeau reserves the right to notify only those individuals selected for an interview as to the status of their application for employment. EOE/ADA/M/F/V