What are the responsibilities and job description for the Highway Laborer (Seasonal) (Open) position at St. Louis County, Minnesota?
JOB
Starting wage rate up to $17.62 hourlyCome join the St. Louis County Public Works team and perform routine highway maintenance work for the summer of 2025.These seasonal positions are full-time and located in Cook, Ely, Culver, Jean Duluth, Pike Lake, Cotton, Floodwood, Hibbing, Meadowlands, Kugler, and Virginia. Applicants will be able to pick their location preference when completing the application.For more information about our Public Works Department please click here.Please use the following link to view the Teamsters Union Collective Bargaining Agreement.What is a continuous list?A list with no closing date, which means we are always accepting applications.When an applicant applies and passes the qualifying assessments listed below, they are placed on an eligible list.When vacancies arise, Public Works requests names for interview. We filter the list according to location preference for the current vacancy and refer names for interview to Public Works
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Employees in this class perform manual labor duties in the construction, maintenance and repair of roads, bridges, right of ways and drainage structures. The work is performed under the general supervision of a Highway Maintenance Supervisor.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Pass/Fail): Must be seventeen (17) years of age AND a high school graduate; OR eighteen (18) years of age by the first schedule day of work.Possession of a valid driver's license.RATING SYSTEM: Experience & Training will be 100% of the scoring process: Points will be awarded for job-related experience and education exceeding the minimum qualifications. Please be thorough in listing your work experience in the Work Experience section of the application as this will be used to determine part of your score. Only experience occurring during the ten most recent years will be used in determining this assessment. Experience beyond ten years may be included on the application for purposes of meeting minimum qualifications or informing the hiring authority of your complete employment history. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: ( * ) Indicates tasks which have been identified as essential job functions.*1. Performs labor tasks in the construction, repair and maintenance of roads, bridges, right of ways, buildings and drainage structures.*2. Performs labor tasks in the maintenance of guard rails, signs, etc.*3. Operates equipment in vegetation control.*4. Demonstrates punctual and reliable attendance in accordance with designated work schedule.*5. Complies with applicable safety rules, laws and practices; uses proper safety equipment and procedures in all operations.6. Performs related work as assigned.VETERANS PREFERENCE: If you are eligible to apply for Veterans Preference, please attach to your application a copy of document(s) listed for the option that applies to you: Veteran: DD214 noting character of serviceDisabled Veteran: DD214 & compensable disability award letter issued within the last 6 months.Spouse of Disabled Veteran: DD214 & compensable disability award letter issued within the last 6 months & marriage certificate. (Eligible only if Veteran is unable to qualify because of the disability.)Spouse of Deceased Veteran: DD214, Marriage Certificate and Death Certificate.Please refer to Minnesota Statue 197.455 for additional requirements. Click Here.PHYSICAL-MEDICAL STANDARDS: Qualified applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Applicants selected must meet the physical requirements for the position.DRUG TESTING: Applicants selected for appointment must take and pass a drug test.BACKGROUND CHECK: Applicants selected for appointment to a position with St. Louis County are subject to a background investigation.EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION: All new employees must submit documentation verifying identity and employment eligibility within three days of their first day of employment.NON-DISCRIMINATION: St. Louis County is an equal opportunity and veteran-friendly employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status with regard to public assistance, disability, genetic information, veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law.
Starting wage rate up to $17.62 hourlyCome join the St. Louis County Public Works team and perform routine highway maintenance work for the summer of 2025.These seasonal positions are full-time and located in Cook, Ely, Culver, Jean Duluth, Pike Lake, Cotton, Floodwood, Hibbing, Meadowlands, Kugler, and Virginia. Applicants will be able to pick their location preference when completing the application.For more information about our Public Works Department please click here.Please use the following link to view the Teamsters Union Collective Bargaining Agreement.What is a continuous list?A list with no closing date, which means we are always accepting applications.When an applicant applies and passes the qualifying assessments listed below, they are placed on an eligible list.When vacancies arise, Public Works requests names for interview. We filter the list according to location preference for the current vacancy and refer names for interview to Public Works
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Employees in this class perform manual labor duties in the construction, maintenance and repair of roads, bridges, right of ways and drainage structures. The work is performed under the general supervision of a Highway Maintenance Supervisor.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Pass/Fail): Must be seventeen (17) years of age AND a high school graduate; OR eighteen (18) years of age by the first schedule day of work.Possession of a valid driver's license.RATING SYSTEM: Experience & Training will be 100% of the scoring process: Points will be awarded for job-related experience and education exceeding the minimum qualifications. Please be thorough in listing your work experience in the Work Experience section of the application as this will be used to determine part of your score. Only experience occurring during the ten most recent years will be used in determining this assessment. Experience beyond ten years may be included on the application for purposes of meeting minimum qualifications or informing the hiring authority of your complete employment history. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: ( * ) Indicates tasks which have been identified as essential job functions.*1. Performs labor tasks in the construction, repair and maintenance of roads, bridges, right of ways, buildings and drainage structures.*2. Performs labor tasks in the maintenance of guard rails, signs, etc.*3. Operates equipment in vegetation control.*4. Demonstrates punctual and reliable attendance in accordance with designated work schedule.*5. Complies with applicable safety rules, laws and practices; uses proper safety equipment and procedures in all operations.6. Performs related work as assigned.VETERANS PREFERENCE: If you are eligible to apply for Veterans Preference, please attach to your application a copy of document(s) listed for the option that applies to you: Veteran: DD214 noting character of serviceDisabled Veteran: DD214 & compensable disability award letter issued within the last 6 months.Spouse of Disabled Veteran: DD214 & compensable disability award letter issued within the last 6 months & marriage certificate. (Eligible only if Veteran is unable to qualify because of the disability.)Spouse of Deceased Veteran: DD214, Marriage Certificate and Death Certificate.Please refer to Minnesota Statue 197.455 for additional requirements. Click Here.PHYSICAL-MEDICAL STANDARDS: Qualified applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Applicants selected must meet the physical requirements for the position.DRUG TESTING: Applicants selected for appointment must take and pass a drug test.BACKGROUND CHECK: Applicants selected for appointment to a position with St. Louis County are subject to a background investigation.EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION: All new employees must submit documentation verifying identity and employment eligibility within three days of their first day of employment.NON-DISCRIMINATION: St. Louis County is an equal opportunity and veteran-friendly employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status with regard to public assistance, disability, genetic information, veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law.
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