Salary: See Position Description
Location : Throughout St. Louis County, MO
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2023-00437
Department: Parks and Recreation
Opening Date: 06/25/2024
Closing Date: 7/22/2024 11:59 PM Central
Description
The St. Louis County Department of Parks and Recreation Asphalt Crew is growing and currently seeking motivated individuals to join our team.

The starting salary range for these positions is as follows:
Maintenance Driver Lead $22.35 - $26.82 hourly.
Construction Supervisor $23.37 - $39.14 hourly

Starting salaries are contingent upon the candidate's qualifications as well as budgetary considerations and other internal factors. 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

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

Examples of Duties
Maintenance Driver Lead:
Operate heavy equipment, vehicles and machinery requiring a Commercial Drivers License in maintenance activities.
Lead lower level workers operating heavy equipment.
Perform administrative tasks associated with the supervision of worksites, projects and staff.
Repair and replace asphalt roadways and surfaces.
Maintain, repair or install concrete structures or surfaces.
Care for and clean designated indoor and outdoor areas.
Provide care and propagation for trees, shrubs, turf and plants.
Remove snow and ice.
Perform other duties as required or assigned.
Construction Supervisor:
Oversee the implementation of assigned projects including appropriate resource allocation, budget monitoring, project plan interpretation, regular progress inspection and job site safety.
Develop maintenance plans and programs, including budgeting and planning for inventory, equipment and material needs.
Repair and replace of asphalt roadways and surfaces.
Perform carpentry work in the construction, maintenance or repair of structures and fixtures.
Perform other duties as required or assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Maintenance Driver Lead: Possession of a Valid Class A CDL and three years of related experience, including one year in a lead or supervisory role; or an equivalent amount of training and experience.
Construction Supervisor: Possession of a valid driver's license and seven years of related experience including four years in a lead role; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Candidates must possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License or the ability to obtain one prior to completion of a six month probationary period.
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.

HOW TO APPLY : Applicants interested in applying for this position should visit our website at We only accept On-line applications.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY : The 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, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, 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
Relay MO 711 or 800-735-2966
An Equal Opportunity Employer Fax: (314) 615-7703
www.stlouiscountymo.gov
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 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.
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Do you possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

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Do you possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL)?

• Yes
• No

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Has your license ever been suspended or revoked?

• Yes
• No

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How many moving violations have you had in the last 3 years?
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Which position are you interested in?

• Maintenance Driver Lead
• Construction Supervisor

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Why are you interested in this position?
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Discuss the education/experience that you possess that you feel best suits you for this position.
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What equipment do you have experience operating?
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This position can be very physically demanding requiring heavy lifting and manual labor such as hand digging around utilities and lifting construction items. Are you able to perform these essential job functions?
Required Question