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.

Benefits:
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