Service Route Operator

This position is eligible for a total new hire incentive of $500. A new employee can earn a $500 new hire retention incentive after 6 months of successful employment with the City successful employment!

The City of O'Fallon, MO is looking to hire a Service Route Operator . Our Service Route Operators earn competitive salaries from $46,654.40-$69,992.00 with midpoint control. Your first year you can expect to make a starting salary of $46,654.40. We also offer excellent benefits including health, vision, dental, employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability, a retirement pension, 11 holidays, 1 personal holiday, vacation time, paid sick time, a deferred compensation plan, employee assistance, tuition assistance, optional identity theft insurance, and a discounted fitness membership .

A DAY IN THE LIFE AS A SERVICE ROUTE OPERATOR

As part of our Environmental Services Division, you will be responsible for assisting in the collection of solid waste along an established route. Generally, your schedule will be daytime hours Tuesday through Friday.

Check out this short video to see what a typical day looks like as a Service Route Operator in the City of O'Fallon:

Other duties and responsibilities include:

• This position will start on a two man truck servicing yard waste customers.
• Operating a refuse truck to collect refuse, recyclables, yard and bulk waste.
• Performing pre- and post-trip vehicle and equipment inspections.
• Assembling refuse and recyclable containers
• Performing preventative maintenance on assigned vehicles and equipment
• Cleaning assigned vehicles and equipment

We're looking for someone who is comfortable reading maps who has knowledge of basic methods, techniques and equipment used in residential and commercial solid waste collection activities. This person should be someone who can be relied upon to perform their daily tasks with little to no supervision.

Could this be the opportunity for you? We look for employees who:

• Exhibit self-motivation by always looking for ways to improve their knowledge and skills
• Show great respect for others and their property
• Maintain their assigned vehicles and equipment with care
• Get great satisfaction from contributing to what makes O'Fallon such a great place to live!

Requirements include:

• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license for the type of vehicle or equipment operated. Class A or B CDL or a valid permit. Preference will be given to a CDL or a permit.
• Skill in using a variety of tools and equipment in performing solid waste collection activities.
• Knowledge of city geography, including street locations

ABOUT THE CITY OF O'FALLON

Join the team that keeps O'Fallon as "One of America's Best Places to Live" (Money, 2019) and one of America's Safest Cities (Safewise.com 2019).

O'Fallon, Missouri, has grown from small, rural roots into a thriving City that is home to international employers and more than 1,800 local businesses. With more than 89,000 residents, O'Fallon is now the second largest City in the St. Louis Metro Area, and the City has become a driving force in the region's economy. Working for the City allows you to be part of it all with great benefits, competitive pay and a positive work environment. Apply today and join the team at one of the country's best cities!

A true melding of history and progress, the same railroad line that started our city is still in operation. Our love for our city extends to those that serve us. Our employees enjoy a family-friendly workplace , competitive pay , and opportunities to grow professionally .

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

If you feel that you would be right for this position in O'Fallon, Missouri, please fill out our initial application. We look forward to meeting you!

Contact Information
Online employment applications can be accessed on the City Website at .

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