Service Route Operator

Service Route Operator – Environmental Services

City of O'Fallon, Missouri

Rate of Pay: $24.74/hour

The City of O'Fallon is seeking a dedicated and safety‑focused Service Route Operator to join our Environmental Services Department. This position plays a vital role in ensuring our community receives efficient, reliable solid waste collection along established routes.

• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections of vehicles and equipment
• Operate refuse trucks to collect refuse, recyclables, yard waste, and bulk waste
• Clean, deliver, and assemble refuse and recycling containers
• Conduct preventive maintenance and routine cleaning of vehicles and equipment
• Assist with snow removal operations
• Provide excellent customer service and complete related duties as assigned

• Knowledge of solid waste collection methods and equipment
• Understanding of departmental procedures and safety regulations
• Ability to read maps and understand city geography
• Skill in operating refuse trucks and troubleshooting basic vehicle issues
• Ability to complete assigned routes efficiently and safely

• High school diploma or GED
• One to two years of relevant experience or completion of an apprenticeship/internship
• Ability to obtain a valid Missouri Class B CDL with airbrakes

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Employer‑paid Accident and Life Insurance
• Optional Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Optional Pet Insurance
• Wellness incentives and rewards
• Onsite workout facilities
• Discounted membership at the Renaud Center
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Identity‑Theft Protection

• 3 weeks of vacation for new hires
• 11 paid holidays + 1 personal holiday
• Sick leave and extended illness leave (self or family care)
• Select facilities include fully furnished Zen and lactation rooms

• Participation in the Missouri LAGERS L‑6 Pension Plan
• 457(b) retirement plan options
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education

The City of O'Fallon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.