General Definition of Work

Performs work responsible for collecting recyclables and refuse on residential routes the City of Cape Girardeau.

Essential Functions

● Collects refuse and recyclables throughout the city.

● Assists with dumping materials at the Transfer Station and Recycling Center.

● Performs the work of Solid Waste Driver in his or her absence.

● Responds to emergency call out situations as required.

● Assists with pickup of appliances, compost and bulk refuse during Wednesday special trash

collections.

● Assists with the Recycling Facility as assigned; processes recyclable, operates Recycling Center

equipment and maintains the grounds around the Recycling Center.

● Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

● High school diploma or equivalency required.

● Must comply with Missouri CDL requirements and possess and maintain a valid Class “B” or better CDL with air brake endorsement.

Salary per hour $18.04, 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 
• 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 $27.11 hourly/$56,387 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