Public Works Operations Specialist - Street

City of Cape Girardeau
Cape Girardeau, Missouri 63701 United States  View Map
Posted: May 30, 2026
  • Full Time
  • Federal Government
  • Political or Public Affairs
  • Summary

    General Definition of Work

    Performs work in the operation of heavy equipment to maintain and repair the streets of the City of Cape Girardeau.

    Essential Functions

    • Operates heavy equipment and vehicles use to repair city streets.

    • Transports equipment to and from work sites.

    • Assists concrete crew as needed; builds forms, pours concrete and finished concrete.

    • Responds to emergency call out situations as required.

    • Performs seasonal snow and ice removal duties.

    • Repairs concrete and asphalt streets as required.

    • Performs other related duties as assigned.

    Minimum Qualifications

    • High school diploma or equivalency and three (3) years experience and demonstrate

    proficiency in heavy equipment operations on construction site.

    • Must comply with Missouri CDL requirements and possess and maintain a valid Class "B" or

    better CDL.

    • Preference will be given to candidates for the Street Sweeper Operator position that have a

    minimum of six (6) months experience.

    Salary per hour $19.52, plus a generous benefit package.
    • Bi-weekly pay periods.
    • Thirteen 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
  • Job Description

    General Definition of Work

    Performs work in the operation of heavy equipment to maintain and repair the streets of the City of Cape Girardeau.

    Essential Functions

    • Operates heavy equipment and vehicles use to repair city streets.

    • Transports equipment to and from work sites.

    • Assists concrete crew as needed; builds forms, pours concrete and finished concrete.

    • Responds to emergency call out situations as required.

    • Performs seasonal snow and ice removal duties.

    • Repairs concrete and asphalt streets as required.

    • Performs other related duties as assigned.

    Minimum Qualifications

    • High school diploma or equivalency and three (3) years experience and demonstrate

    proficiency in heavy equipment operations on construction site.

    • Must comply with Missouri CDL requirements and possess and maintain a valid Class "B" or

    better CDL.

    • Preference will be given to candidates for the Street Sweeper Operator position that have a

    minimum of six (6) months experience.

    Salary per hour $19.52, plus a generous benefit package.
    • Bi-weekly pay periods.
    • Thirteen 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
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