Maintenance Worker/Driver I



Job Details

Maintenance Worker/Driver I
Employer

St. Louis County

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Throughout St. Louis County, MO

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2016-00418

Department

Department of Transportation and Public Works

Division

Operations - District 1

Opening Date

08/01/2017

Closing Date

Continuous

Description

These positions are responsible for performing roadway maintenance work, roadway striping, grass cutting, tree trimming and snow removal. The Maintenance Worker/Driver I will work out of an assigned District located throughout St. Louis County. Specific locations are listed in the supplemental questions below and preferences will be discussed in the initial interviews. Training to obtain a Commercial Driver's License (Class A CDL) will be provided during the initial period of employment.

There are openings for full time positions.  The work schedule will be typically Monday - Friday 7:00 - 3:30 with mandatory 12 hour snow shifts. The starting salary for the Maintenance Worker I will be $12.22 per hour.

Applicants hired full time on or after January 17, 2018 will be participating in the revised retirement plan.  New employees will be required to contribute 4% of their salary to this plan.

Examples of Duties

  •  Repair and replace asphalt roadways and surfaces by: performing asphalt patching and crack sealing; preparing and compacting ground/surfaces for paving; repairing cave-ins, depressions, potholes and blow ups and striping roads.
  • Maintain, repair or install concrete structures or surfaces by: assembling, setting, and knocking down concrete forms; mixing, pouring, texturing and finishing concrete.
  • Care for and propagate plant life by: planting and maintaining flowers, shrubs and trees; mowing, raking and manicuring grounds; cutting and hauling away dead trees, stumps and shrubs; sowing grass or laying sod; trimming trees, hedges and shrubs.
  • Remove hazardous snow and ice conditions by: identifying areas requiring snow and ice removal, applying salt and other chemicals, using a truck with plow or other tools to clear roadways, driveways and parking lots.
  • Perform administrative tasks associated with the work by: monitoring supply levels and ensuring the availability of tools and supplies for a designated area, facilitating the work efforts of another employee or work group, training employees on maintenance techniques, safety procedures, vehicle and equipment operation and new product use.
  • Perform additional duties as required.

EQUIPMENT USED:(Illustrative examples) 1 ton dump truck, automobile, van, light truck: chain saw, drills, forklift, grinder, highlift, jackhammer, and various hand tools; riding and push mowers, trimmer, measures and levels.

WORKING CONDITIONS Balance, bend at waist; climb or work on ladders and stairs; exposure to dust/dirt, fumes, and hazardous materials; kneel, lift, push/pull, reach above shoulders, squat, stand/walk for long periods; work out of doors in extreme temperatures.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED with a valid driver's license. Prefer Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL).

Additional Information

Applicants for this position must be physically able and willing to perform hard manual labor, work under poor conditions, be able to work overtime, possess a valid driver's license and their own transportation (public transportation is not available to most work locations) and have a safe driving record for the past three years.

SELECTION AND APPOINTMENTA 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.

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 permanent part time, full time, term or on-call 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 paid by the County.

HOW TO APPLYApplicants interested in applying for this position should visit our website at www.stlouisco.com/personnel/jobsearch or apply in person at St. Louis County Government, Division of Personnel located at 41 S. Central 7th Floor, Clayton, Missouri 63105.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICYThe policy of the Civil Service Commission of St. Louis County is to support fair and equitable employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability/handicap condition, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity, veterans' status or political affiliation.  Call the Division of Personnel at (314) 615-5429 for more information on this policy.


St. Louis County
Division of Personnel, 7th Floor
Clayton, MO 63105
(314) 615-5429
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Hearing Impaired TTY:  (314) 615-5889
Job Opportunity Hotline:   (314) 615-JOBS
Fax:  (314) 615-7703
www.stlouisco.com


Paid medical insurance, 20 days PTO the first year (paid time off) based upon seniority, 10 paid holidays.  Employees hired full time on or after January 17, 2018 will be participating in the St. Louis County revised retirement plan.  Employees will be required to contribute 4% of their salary to this defined benefit  plan with vesting after 7 years, paid life insurance, 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.

St. Louis County offers its employees many excellent benefits. These benefits are available to full-time or part-time personnel as noted.

Please click www.stlouisco.com/YourGovernment/CountyDepartments/Personnel/BenefitsforCountyEmployees
to view all of our benefits.

 




 

01
Do you have a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements?
  • Yes
  • No
02
Has your driver's license ever been suspended or revoked?
  • Yes
  • No
03
How many moving violations have you had in the last three years?
04
Of the locations which have a current vacancy, please select where you are interested in working at:
  • North County location
  • South County location
  • West County location

* Required Question

Employer
St. Louis County
Address
41 South Central
7th Floor
St. Louis, Missouri, 63105
Phone
314-615-5182

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