Maintenance Worker​/Driver ; Road Maintenance

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. Training to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (Class A CDL) will be provided during the initial period of employment. 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 $18.74 per hour. The Maintenance Driver I position which requires a Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) will have a starting salary of $21.50 per hour. There will be an additional $6 per hour while performing snow removal.

St. Louis County offers a generous benefit package which includes affordable health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 4 weeks of paid time off the first year, 11 paid holidays, 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.

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

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.

High School Diploma or GED with a current, valid driver’s license without driving restrictions. Prefer Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). Applicants 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, have their own transportation, and maintain a safe driving record for the past three years.

All candidates must undergo a drug screen after a conditional offer. Employment is contingent on negative test results.

Employees with a Commercial Driver’s License are subject to random, post‑accident, reasonable‑suspicion and return‑to‑duty testing in compliance with federal regulations.

A selection committee will evaluate applicants based on recentness and appropriateness of education and experience, supplemental answers, reference results and other appropriate information. Candidates must earn a qualifying grade of 70 or more on the interview to be eligible for appointment. The top five candidates are certified to the Department Director/Appointing Authority who makes the final decision. Conditionally offered candidates must submit to a urinalysis for drug screening prior to appointment;

the cost is covered by the County.

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, veteran status or political affiliation.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.