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Laborer - Transportation and Public Works

St. Louis County
Throughout St. Louis County, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 3/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/20/2025

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.

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.

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.


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 www.governmentjobs.com/careers/stlouis.  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
 

 
 

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