Road Maintenance Worker - Department of Public Works​/Roads Operations

Kind of Work

Routine cleaning and custodial maintenance work in a County facility.

An employee in this class performs a variety of routine tasks in the custodial maintenance of a County facility. The work is performed in accordance with detailed assignments or an established routine and is subject to review by a supervisor.

These work environment factors are general in nature and may vary depending on the specific position being filled. CONSTANT:
Near and midrange vision; grasp; handle; move about; reach; stand; twist; walk; right and left wrist turn; work alone and around others; and outside. FREQUENT:
Lift and carry up to 20 pounds; hear within 5 feet; bend neck; climb stairs; crouch; feel; use fingers; maintain posture; rotate neck; stoop/bend; talk/speak; exposure to weather; chemicals; moving objects; work alone; and work outside. OCCASIONAL:
Lift and carry up to 100 pounds; far vision; field of vision; visual accommodation; hear within 20 feet; balance; climb ladders; kneel; reach above shoulder; recline; squat; static neck position; extreme noise; atmospheric conditions; elevated surfaces; slippery surfaces; traffic; and customer/public contact.

Minimum Qualifications (pass/fail) Considerable experience in custodial work. Demonstrated ability to operate floor maintenance equipment. Ability to read and write. Possession of a valid driver's license, if required.

Experience & Training Rating Points will be awarded for job-related experience and education exceeding the minimum qualifications. Only experience occurring during the ten most recent years will be used in determining this rating. 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 The essential functions for this position are listed under the "ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK" on the specification, available in the Employee Relations Department or online ouiscounty.org/job descriptions.

Veterans Preference

• Veteran: DD214
• Disabled 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.

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.

Employment Eligibility Verification All new employees must submit documentation verifying identity and employment eligibility within three days of their first day of employment.

Probationary Period Appointees to the position must successfully complete at least a six month probationary period prior to being certified for permanent 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, creed, gender, age, color, national origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or status with regard to public assistance.

Eligible St. Louis County employees earn a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• Vacation, Sick and Personal Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Medical Plan
• Dental Plan
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement Benefits
• Deferred Compensation
• Training and Advancement Opportunities
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Vision

Benefits are prorated for part-time employees and administered in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement or management compensation plan.