Laborer - Transportation and Public Works

St. Louis County, MO is hiring a Laborer for the Department of Transportation and Public Works. The role involves operating maintenance equipment, boarding up properties, and cleaning illegal dump sites. Candidates must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED and possess a valid driver's license. The starting salary ranges from $16.42 to $19.00 hourly, with benefits including paid time off.
The St. Louis County Department of Transportation and Public Works is seeking ONE (1) motivated individual to join their Problem Properties Team as Laborer.

The typical starting salary range is between $16.42 -$19.00 hourly depending on the candidate's qualifications and experience as well as budgetary considerations. Additionally, we offer a competitive benefits package and a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy. To learn more about these and other County benefits, please visit https://stlouiscountymo.gov/st-louis-county-departments/administration/personnel/benefits

St. Louis County Government is a qualified agency for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program managed by the Federal Government. For more information regarding this program, please visit https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service.

Examples of Duties

Essential Function Examples
• Operate lawn maintenance equipment including mowers, trimmers and blowers, chain saw, drill, circular saw and other tools and equipment.
• Board up unsecured structures at vacant and abandoned properties.
• Responsible for abatement of illegal dump sites, removing trash and debris (garbage, appliances, furniture, tires, etc…).
• Cuts weeds and trims and removes shrubbery.
• Performs graffiti removal.

Marginal Function Examples
• Job completion data entry
• Remove snow and ice.
• preventative maintenance, preparation and cleaning of tools and equipment.
• Provide care and propagation for trees, shrubs, turf and plants.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates should be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED equivalent.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a valid driver's license.

Additional Information

SELECTION AND APPOINTMENT: A selection committee will evaluate the qualifications of each applicant which will include recentness and appropriateness of the applicant's education and experience, answers to the supplemental questions, results of employment references investigated and any other appropriate information available.

The selection committee will admit to the interview only those persons who possess the most job related qualifications and may establish admittance criteria beyond the minimum qualifications stated above. The interview will comprise 100% of the applicant's earned grade. A candidate must earn a qualifying grade of 70 or more on the interview to be eligible for appointment. After initial interviews with the selected candidates are conducted, an email will be sent to the address on file with instructions on how to complete and submit a Conviction Questionnaire. Candidates have 3 days to complete the required questionnaire.

The five top ranking candidates, based on the final grade, will be certified to the Department Director/Appointing Authority who will make the final decision.

All applicants conditionally offered a merit position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Screening will be performed by a reputable clinical laboratory. The cost of screening will be covered by the County.

St. Louis County offers its employees many excellent benefits with paid medical insurance, 20 days of PTO (paid time off) the first year and increasing with seniority, and 11-12 paid holidays. Employees hired for full time employment will participate in the St. Louis County retirement plan where they contribute 4% of their salary to the defined benefit plan with vesting after 7 years. Other benefits include: paid life insurance, a credit union, 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, pre-tax premium pay plan, dependent care and medical expense reimbursement plans, and short and long term disability insurance.

In addition to these benefits, as of January 1, 2023, St. Louis County approved up to 480 hours of paid parental leave for eligible employees welcoming new children, either by birth or adoption. The employee can also take up to 80 hours of leave for prenatal care and up to 80 hours for care of the child within the first year.