Salary: See Position DescriptionLocation : Throughout St. Louis County, MOJob Type: Full-TimeJob Number: 2024-00436Department: Transportation and Public Works - CRS OperationsOpening Date: 04/21/2025Closing Date: 7/31/2025 11:59 PM Central Description 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 on 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 range is between $21.24 - $24.86 hourly depending on the candidate's qualifications and experience as well as budgetary considerations. Additionally, we offer a competitive benefits package and a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy. St. Louis County Government is a qualified agency for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program managed by the Federal Government. For more information regarding this program, please visit . Each snow season Department 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. Examples of DutiesOperate 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.Perform other duties as required or assigned. Minimum QualificationsRequires 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. Additional InformationSt. 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.Please click to view all of our benefits.01 Thanks for your interest in working with St. Louis County. We are interested in learning more about the skills and experience that you would bring to this position. Please ensure that you provide complete responses to the following supplemental questions as they, as well as the information provided on your application, will be used to determine your overall eligibility.
- I have read this information and understand my responses to the supplemental questions, as well as information provided on the application will be used to determine eligibility for vacancies. I've ensured such information is thorough, descriptive, and up to date.
- I have read this information and understand my responses to the supplemental questions, as well as information provided on the application will be used to determine eligibility for vacancies. I have not ensured such information is thorough, descriptive, and up to date.
02 Describe your experience leading a team to include your specific duties. This employment must be included in the work history section of the application. 03 Please indicate any of the following areas that you have experience in. This experience needs to be included in the work history section of the application.
- Asphalt
- Concrete
- Tree Trimming
- Grass Cutting
04 Do you have any experience operating heavy equipment (I.e. skid loader, back hoe, front loader)? Please list all the equipment you have operated. 05 This position is a physical job working outside in extreme weather. This requires driving, walking, bending, lifting and exposure to dust, mold and pollen. Are you able to perform these duties?
06 This position requires mandatory overtime consisting of 12 hour shifts to plow snow and response to natural disasters. Are you able to work this schedule as required?
07 Do you possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License with appropriate endorsements?
08 How many moving violations have you had in the last three years? 09 Has your driver's license ever been suspended or revoked?
10 Of the locations which have a vacancy, please select where you are interested in working:
- North County
- South County
- West County
- Central County
11 Please provide any previous work experience you have had with St. Louis County Government including roles you held and the dates of employment. Further, please explain the reason(s) for your departure from the organization. If this does not apply to you, simply enter n/a. Required Question