Laborer Lead

Make a Difference in Your Community St. Louis County Department of Transportation and Public Works is hiring a Laborer Lead to join their team. This position is responsible for leading and performing unskilled labor in support of specialized maintenance crews. Why Work with Us?

Competitive Average Salary:

Typical starting salary is between $16.39 - $19.67 per hour, based on your qualifications

Comprehensive Benefits:

Enjoy a robust benefits package and generous Paid Time Off (PTO). Learn more about St.

Louis County benefits:

Saint Louis County Employee Benefits Public Service Loan Forgiveness:

We participate in this program to support your financial future.

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Public Service Loan Forgiveness | Federal Student Aid Essential Function Examples Lead team to assigned sites and while on site, ensure all identified nuisance violations are abated before departure Able to troubleshoot equipment failures on site. Operate lawn maintenance equipment including commercial grade mowers, trimmers and blowers, chain saw, drill, circular saw and other related hand tools and equipment Operate Skid Steer with multiple attachments Resecure openings on vacant properties (doors and windows) Responsible for the leading team during the abatement of illegal dumpsites, removing trash and debris (garbage, appliances, furniture, tires, etc...), identifying nuisances that might be new or overlooked prior to being assigned to the abatement team. Determine best graffiti removal according to what surface it's being removed from; paint over or use graffiti removal tools and materials Cut overgrown grass on vacant properties, remove overgrown vegetation, cut up and remove fallen trees and limbs Perform other duties as required or assigned Equivalent to one year of related work experience in general laboring or custodial work Must be computer literate and able to upload daily photos and enter data into a spreadsheet Possess a current, 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