Bridge Worker

Are you interested in working for St. Louis County? Be part of something bigger by contributing to your community as a bridge worker. Bridge workers perform routine, semi-skilled operation of a variety of heavy construction equipment and tools, and general laborer work in the construction and maintenance of County bridges.

The salary range reflected above is the normal hiring range for 2026. The full salary range, including longevity pay, is $24.91 - $34.93 per hour.

This position is part of the Minnesota Teamsters Public and Law Enforcement Contract represented by Teamsters Local #320.

St. Louis County does not participate in E-Verify. All employees must be continuously authorized to work in the United States, for St. Louis County, on a full-time basis. St. Louis County does not provide sponsorship for employment visas.

An employee in this class operates a variety of heavy construction equipment and intermittently performs strenuous physical labor in the excavation, structural fabrication and assembly of preformed culverts and timber, steel and concrete span bridges in the County road system. Duties include operating a variety of equipment in the construction, repair and maintenance of existing County bridges. The work is performed under the direction of a Bridge Supervisor.

These work environment factors are general in nature and may vary depending on the specific position being filled. CONSTANT:
Push/pull up to 10 pounds; balance; coordination; crouch/squat*; grasp/handle; sit*; stand*; stoop/bend; walk*; hearing; vision; and work outside. FREQUENT:
Push/pull up to 100 pounds; climb ladders; elevated work; reach; reach above shoulder; rotate trunk; and drive. OCCASIONAL:
Lift and carry up to 100 pounds; push/pull over 100 pounds (2-person); climb stairs; crawl; and kneel.
* indicates maximum activity - varies depending upon assignment.

• High school diploma or its equivalent.
• One (1) year full-time paid verifiable experience as a general laborer in heavy building or road/bridge construction.
• Possession of a Class 'B' Commercial Driver's License without an airbrake restriction with the ability to obtain a Class 'A' Commercial Driver's License with a tank vehicle endorsement and without any of the following restrictions within six (6) months of employment: air brake, full air brake, manual transmission or tractor trailer. Failure to obtain the appropriate Class 'A' License prior to completion of probation will result in termination from the position.

Please Note:

Upon completion of one consecutive, full-time year of service as a Bridge Worker, recommendation of the Department Head, a satisfactory performance appraisal in the most recent rating period, and successful completion of an equipment operator performance exam, an employee shall be authorized promotion to the Bridge Worker Senior class.

Please attach a copy of the front and back of your driver's license in the resume attachment of the online application. Or you can email these copies to recruitment, fax it to , or mail it/drop it off at the following address:
St. Louis County Human Resources, 100 N 5th Ave W, Room 1, Duluth, MN 55802. We can't accept your application unless we receive a copy of your driver's license because we need to confirm that you meet the minimum qualifications.

Supplemental questionnaire will be 100% of the scoring process:

• Points will be awarded based on the applicants answers to supplemental questions 10-16.
• 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.

Please Note:

When answering the supplemental questions on the website, the webpage…