Refuse Truck Driver

City of Perryville • Perryville, MO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Perryville is hiring a Refuse Truck Driver in the Street Department of Public Works. The role involves driving and operating a trash truck to load and unload solid waste, using GPS mapping and route optimization software. After training, employees participate in a rotating after-hours on-call schedule, typically for about one week every other month. On-call employees must reside within a 35-mile and 45-minute radius of the worksite. City residency is otherwise not required.

The starting annual salary is $42,701, increasing to $44,410 after successful completion of the probationary period. Depending on qualifications, prior certifications may support a higher starting salary. Applicants with a current CDL at the time of hire qualify for a CDL sign-on incentive. Applicants without a CDL at hire must be able to obtain one as a condition of employment. The position is open to the public and current City employees; previous applicants must reapply. Applications are accepted until the position is filled, with initial review beginning Wednesday, November 4, 2026.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent GED.
• Valid Missouri driver’s license.
• Class B CDL with air brake endorsement; applicants who do not hold a CDL at hire must be able to obtain one as a condition of employment.
• On-call employees must reside within a 35-mile and 45-minute radius of the worksite.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with GPS mapping and route optimization software.
• Prior certifications may qualify an applicant for a higher starting salary.
• Holding a current CDL at the time of hire qualifies the applicant for a CDL sign-on incentive.

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate a trash truck to load and unload solid waste.
• Use GPS mapping and route optimization software.
• Participate in a rotating after-hours on-call schedule after training, typically about one week every other month.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid health insurance for the employee.
• 100% employer-paid life insurance for the employee.
• 100% employer-funded retirement through the LAGERS retirement program.
• 14 paid holidays per year.
• 13 paid PTO days during the first year of employment.
• 8 paid Long Term Care days per year for FMLA-qualifying events.
• CDL sign-on incentive for applicants who hold a current CDL at the time of hire.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED