Maintenance Worker/Driver I (Road Maintenance)

St. Louis County (MO) • Clayton, MO

272d • $18 - $18

About The Position

These positions are responsible for performing roadway maintenance work, roadway striping, grass cutting, tree trimming and snow removal. The Maintenance Worker/Driver I will work out of an assigned District located throughout St. Louis County. Training to obtain a Commercial Driver's License (Class A CDL) will be provided during the initial period of employment. There are openings for full time positions. The work schedule will be typically Monday - Friday 7:00 - 3:30 with mandatory 12 hour snow shifts. The starting salary for the Maintenance Worker I will be $18.20 per hour. The Maintenance Driver I position which requires a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) will have a starting salary of $18.80 per hour. There will be an additional $6 per hour while performing snow removal.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED with a current, valid driver's license without driving restrictions.
• Prefer Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Physically able and willing to perform hard manual labor.
• Able to work under poor conditions and overtime.
• Possess a valid driver's license and their own transportation.

Responsibilities

• Repair and replace asphalt roadways and surfaces by performing asphalt patching and crack sealing; preparing and compacting ground/surfaces for paving; repairing cave-ins, depressions, potholes and blow ups and striping roads.
• Maintain, repair or install concrete structures or surfaces by assembling, setting, and knocking down concrete forms; mixing, pouring, texturing and finishing concrete.
• Care for and propagate plant life by planting and maintaining flowers, shrubs and trees; mowing, raking and manicuring grounds; cutting and hauling away dead trees, stumps and shrubs; sowing grass or laying sod; trimming trees, hedges and shrubs.
• Perform mandatory snow duty by removing hazardous snow and ice conditions by identifying areas requiring snow and ice removal, applying salt and other chemicals, using a truck with plow or other tools to clear roadways, driveways and parking lots.
• Perform administrative tasks associated with the work by monitoring supply levels and ensuring the availability of tools and supplies for a designated area, facilitating the work efforts of another employee or work group, training employees on maintenance techniques, safety procedures, vehicle and equipment operation and new product use.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Benefits

• Affordable health insurance
• Dental and vision coverage
• 4 weeks of Paid Time Off the first year
• 11 paid holidays
• Deferred benefit retirement plan
• Paid life insurance
• Short and long term disability

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees