Public Works Operations Specialist - Stormwater

City-of-Cape-Girardea; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance for employee

City-paid health and dental insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Deferred compensation

Job summary

City of Cape Girardeau is seeking a capable equipment operator to manage heavy and light equipment in support of the city’s stormwater system and flood protection operations.

The role includes operating a range of machinery, maintaining ditches, performing sewer repairs, and assisting in snow removal, with potential for rotating shifts during flood conditions. Requires a high school diploma and Missouri CDL with air brake endorsement.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the tools, techniques, and equipment used in stormwater maintenance.
• Knowledge of drainage pump station operations.
• Knowledge of job site preparation and erosion control procedures.
• Skill in the operation of backhoes, dozers, excavators, and other related equipment.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Operates front-end loaders, tractors and mowers, spray equipment, excavators, backhoes, track loaders, dozers, and other equipment.
• Maintains ditches and performs repairs on storm sewers.
• Loads materials onto dump trucks.
• Assists in seasonal snow and ice removal.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Oral & written communication

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Missouri CDL Class B with air brake endorsement

Job description

POSITION TYPE:

Hourly, Non-Exempt

JOB SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for the operation of heavy and light equipment in support of the maintenance of the city’s stormwater system; performs duties in the maintenance and operation of the River Flood Protection System.

MAJOR DUTIES:

• Operates front-end loaders, tractors and mowers, spray equipment, excavators, backhoes, track loaders, dozers, and other equipment.
• Maintains ditches and performs repairs on storm sewers.
• Loads materials onto dump trucks
• Assists in seasonal snow and ice removal.
• Prepares job sites for future construction and excavation work.
• Mows city maintained areas, including creeks, channels, and basins.
• Assists with weed abatement program, including application of herbicides.
• Fogs for mosquitoes.
• Responds to emergency calls as needed.
• Performs maintenance and operational duties at Floodwall Pump Stations and Levee System which includes working rotating shifts during periods when river is above flood stage.
• Responds to stormwater and sewer maintenance needs as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION:

• Knowledge of the tools, techniques, and equipment used in stormwater maintenance.
• Knowledge of drainage pump station operations.
• Knowledge of job site preparation and erosion control procedures.
• Skill in the operation of backhoes, dozers, excavators, and other related equipment.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School graduation or equivalent.
• Must comply with Missouri CDL requirements and possess and maintain a valid Class “B” or better CDL with air brake endorsement.

Salary per hour $20.10, plus a generous benefit package.

• Bi-weekly pay periods.
• Thirteenpaid 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 $28.89hourly.

Before final appointment, successful applicant will be required to successfully complete a drug test and background investigation.
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