Water Equipment Operator

General Definition of Work

Performs works responsible for operating heavy equipment in support of the repair, operation and maintenance relating to water facilities and equipment.

• Operates a variety of equipment and vehicles including front-end loaders, backhoes, service vehicles, trailers, sludge removing equipment, tapping machines and others as needed in the repair, operation and maintenance of water lines, water wells, boosters and water distribution systems.
• Transports equipment to and from work sites.
• Maintains, repairs and performs preventive maintenance on all assigned water related equipment including any mechanical and electrical equipment to ensure proper and safe operations.
• Assists crew as needed in the inspection of new installations of water lines and appurtenances and new water facilities.
• Performs snow and ice removal duties.
• Responds to emergency call out situations as required.
• Assists with traffic control duties.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalency and three (3) years experience and a demonstrated proficiency in heavy equipment operations on construction site.
• Must comply with Missouri CDL requirements and maintain a valid Class “A” license with airbrake endorsement.

• 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 $31.77 hourly/$66,084 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