Maintenance Worker​/Driver ; Road Maintenance

Position Overview

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

The work schedule is typically Monday – Friday, 7:00 – 3:30, with mandatory 12‑hour snow shifts. Starting pay is $18.74 per hour for the Maintenance Worker I; the Maintenance Driver position, which requires a Class A Commercial Driver's License, starts at $21.50 per hour, with an additional $6 per hour while performing snow removal.

The County offers a generous benefit package that includes affordable health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 4 weeks of paid time off in the first year, 11 paid holidays, a deferred benefit retirement plan, paid life insurance, and short and long‑term disability.

• 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.
• Perform mandatory snow duty by removing hazardous snow and ice conditions by identifying areas requiring snow and ice removal, applying salt and other chemicals, and 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.

Illustrative examples: 1‑ton dump truck, automobile, van, light truck; chain saw, drills, forklift, grinder, high‑lift, jackhammer and various hand tools; riding and push mowers, trimmer, measures and levels.

Work may involve balancing, bending at the waist, climbing or working on ladders and stairs, exposure to dust, dirt, fumes and hazardous materials, kneeling, lifting, pushing/pulling, reaching above shoulders, squatting, standing/walking for long periods, and working outdoors in extreme temperatures.

High School Diploma or GED with a current, valid driver's license without driving restrictions. Prefer Class A Commercial Driver’s License. Applicants must be physically able and willing to perform hard manual labor, work under poor conditions, be able to work overtime, possess a safe driving record for the past three years and have their own transportation (public transportation is not available to most work locations).

A selection committee will evaluate each applicant’s education, experience, supplemental question responses, reference checks and other relevant information. Candidates must earn a qualifying grade of 70 or more on the interview questionnaire; the top five ranking candidates will be certified for appointment. All conditionally offered positions require completion of a drug‑screening urine test prior to appointment, which is covered by the County.

St. Louis County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports 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.