General Definition of Work

Performs work responsible for maintaining and repairing of the water wells, boosters and water distribution systems for the City of Cape Girardeau.

Essential Functions

● Performs a variety of maintenance and repair work on water wells, water mains, valves, hydrants, boosters and other service lines.

● Conducts periodic rounds of all assigned facilities observing operating conditions; takes appropriate action as directed.

● Assists in location of water mains.

● Assists in the inspection of new installations of water lines, appurtenances and new water facilities.

● Maintains records of corrective and preventive maintenance according to set procedures.

● Responds to after-hours and emergency call outs with appropriate equipment and personnel.

● Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

● High school diploma or equivalency and two (2) years experience in maintenance and repair of water distribution systems; or any equivalent combination of education and experience which would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

● Must comply with Missouri CDL requirements and maintain a valid Class “A” license with airbrake endorsement.

Salary per hour $18.58, plus a generous benefit package.

• Bi-weekly pay periods.
• Twelve paid holidays per year.
• 96 hours of vacation – accrued throughout the year.
• 96 hours of sick leave – accrued throughout the year.
• 2 days of personal leave per fiscal year. Must be employed on July 1 of the fiscal year to receive.
• City paid monthly premiums for health and dental insurance – Employee only.
• City paid monthly life insurance for employee only (1 times annual salary up to $50,000).
• Optional group term life insurance purchased at employee’s expense.
• Optional vision insurance purchased at employee’s expense.
• Voluntary deferred compensation plan – not matched by the City.
• Retirement (LAGERS) paid by the City. Missouri LAGERS – A Secure Retirement for All (molagers.org).
• Total compensation value (Hourly starting rate plus benefits value) for this position is $27.98 hourly/$58,202 yearly.

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 their status of their application for employment. EOE/ADA/M/F/V