Maintenance Technician Street Department

The City of Perryville is currently accepting applications for a Maintenance Technician within the Street Department of Public Works. Your primary duties would include the maintenance, repair, and construction of public roadway infrastructure including asphalt and concrete pavements, concrete curb and gutters, sidewalks and related roadways; operation of heavy equipment; as well as snow and ice removal. Once trained, members of this team are required to participate in a rotating after-hours on-call schedule typically serving about one week every other month.

Employees of the City receive a competitive benefits package which includes:

• 100% employer-paid health and life insurance for the employee
• 100% employer-funded retirement through LAGERS retirement program
• 14 paid Holidays per year
• 13 paid PTO days during your first year of employment
• 8 paid Long Term Care days per year for FMLA-qualifying events

The starting annual salary is $42,701 with an increase to $44,410 after successfully completing the probationary period. Depending on qualifications, previous experience may constitute a higher starting salary. City residency is not required; however, any prospective on-call employee shall reside within a 35-mile and 45-minute radius of their worksite.

A strong preference will be given to applicants with the following skills, abilities and qualifications:

• Prior concrete and construction labor experience (preferred)
• High school diploma or equivalent GED (required)
• Valid Missouri driver’s license (required)
• Class B CDL license with air brake endorsement (required)
• Applicants who do not hold a CDL at the time of hire must be able to obtain as a condition of employment

This position is open to the public as well as current City employees. Previous applicants must reapply. Applications are available at City Hall, 215 North West Street, Perryville, MO 63775 or www.cityofperryville.com and will be accepted until the position is filled. Initial review of applications will begin on Friday, July 10, 2026. The City of Perryville reserves the right to notify only those individuals selected for an interview as to the status of their application for employment.

The City of Perryville is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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