Maintenance Driver II; Roadway

St. Louis County Government Department of Transportation and Public Works is looking for individuals interested in becoming a Maintenance Driver II. These positions will report to an assigned District and lead a crew on assignments performing skilled roadway maintenance work including heavy equipment operation. Examples of assigned crews include grass cutting, tree trimming, concrete, asphalt and other specialty roadway maintenance crews.

The typical work hours are Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. The Sweeping Crew position work hours will be Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

The typical starting salary will be $23.50 per hour. Additionally, we offer a competitive benefits package and a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy.

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• Operate heavy equipment, vehicles and machinery requiring a Commercial Drivers License in maintenance activities.
• Perform general roadway or grounds maintenance and sign manufacturing, installation and service on a specialized crew.
• Repair and replace asphalt roadways and surfaces.
• Maintain, repair or install concrete structures or surfaces.
• Perform snow removal.
• Care for and clean designated indoor and outdoor areas.
• Provide care and propagation for trees, shrubs, turf and plants.
• Some positions lead lower level workers operating heavy equipment.
• Perform administrative tasks associated with work completion.

Each snow season, employees that are required (as defined by their job description) to work snow will receive a $6 per hour increase when they report for emergency snow removal services.

Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Requires two years of experience in general maintenance or related work or an equivalent amount of training and experience. Possession of a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements is also required.

A valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements will be considered. However, a Class A CDL will be required within the first 6 months of employment.

St. Louis County offers its employees many excellent benefits with paid medical insurance, 20 days of PTO (paid time off) the first year and increasing with seniority, and 11‑12 paid holidays. Employees hired for full time employment will participate in the St. Louis County retirement plan where they contribute 4% of their salary to the defined benefit plan with vesting after 7 years.

Other benefits include: paid life insurance, a credit union, 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, pre‑tax premium pay plan, dependent care and medical expense reimbursement plans, and short and long term disability insurance.

In addition to these benefits, as of January 1, 2023, St. Louis County approved up to 480 hours of paid parental leave for eligible employees welcoming new children, either by birth or adoption. The employee can also take up to 80 hours of leave for prenatal care and up to 80 hours for care of the child within the first year.

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