Salary: See Position Description
Location : Throughout St. Louis County, MO
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2023-00432
Department: Parks and Recreation
Opening Date: 09/08/2023
Closing Date: 9/24/2023 11:59 PM Central
Description
The St. Louis County Department of Parks and Recreation has several openings and is currently seeking motivated individuals to join our team.
Maintenance Driver I:Perform semi-skilled roadway or grounds maintenance work as a member of a specialized crew, including heavy equipment operation. There will be a starting salary range of $18.80 – $22.56 per hour.
Maintenance Driver II: Perform skilled roadway or grounds maintenance work in a particular specialization, including heavy equipment operation. There will be a starting salary range of $21.24 – $25.48 per hour.
Starting salaries are contingent upon the candidate’s qualifications as well as budgetary considerations and other internal factors.
Examples of Duties
Operate heavy equipment, vehicles and machinery requiring a Commercial Drivers License in maintenance activities.
Be able to drive and operate heavy and large trucks.
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.
Care for and clean designated indoor and outdoor areas.
Provide care and propagation for trees, shrubs, turf and plants.
Remove snow and ice.
Some positions lead lower level workers operating heavy equipment.
Perform administrative tasks associated with work completion.
Perform other duties as required or assigned.
This document defines the job class as a whole and provides examples of work that may typically be performed by the assigned positions. It does not represent any single position.
Minimum Qualifications
Maintenance Driver I: Equivalent to a high school diploma or GED equivalent; Possession of a valid Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements.
Maintenance Driver II: Equivalent to two years of experience in general maintenance or related work; Possession of a valid Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements.
Additional Information
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 . 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 FloorClayton, MO 63105
(314) 615-5429
Relay MO 711 or 800-735-2966
An Equal Opportunity EmployerFax: (314) 615-7703
www.stlouiscountymo.gov
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 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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Do you possess a valid driver’s license?
- Yes
- No
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Do you possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)?
- Yes
- No
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Has your license ever been suspended or revoked?
- Yes
- No
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How many moving violations have you had in the last 3 years?
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Which position are you interested in?
- Maintenance Driver I
- Maintenance Driver II
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Why are you interested in this position?
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Briefly describe the experience you have that is most related to this position.
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What equipment do you have experience operating?
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This position can be very physically demanding requiring heavy lifting and manual labor such as hand digging around utilities and lifting construction items. Are you able to perform these essential job functions?
Required Question