General Definition of Work

Performs work responsible for performing technical duties in the operation of a solid waste collection vehicle for the City of Cape Girardeau.

Essential Functions

● Operates automated refuse/recycling truck on an assigned route.

● Maintains all vehicle records and reports.

● Performs preventative maintenance on equipment

● Responds to emergency call out situations as required.

● Assists in the operation and maintenance of the Transfer Station and Recycling Center when

needed.

● Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

● High school diploma or equivalency and three (3) years experience required.

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

Preferred Qualifications

● One (1) year experience in Solid Waste and/or Recycling or related field operating Solid Waste and/or Recycling or similar vehicles and equipment.

Salary per hour $19.52, 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 $29.19 hourly/$60,706 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