St Louis County Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $32,364.80 - $38,833.60 Annually
Location : Throughout St. Louis County, MO
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2024-00298
Department: Transportation and Public Works - PW Code Enforcement
Opening Date: 06/29/2026
Closing Date: 7/13/2026 11:59 PM Central
Description
The St. Louis County Department of Transportation and Public Works is seeking a motivated individual to join their Problem Properties Team as a Laborer.
The typical starting salary range is between $15.56 - $18.67 hourly depending on the candidate's qualifications and experience as well as budgetary considerations. Additionally, we offer a competitive benefits package including a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy and a pension vested after seven years of full-time work. To learn more about these and other County benefits, please visit
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Examples of Duties
Essential Function Examples

• Able to operate lawn maintenance equipment including commercial grade mowers, trimmers and blowers, chain saw, drill, circular saw and other related hand tools and equipment.
• Trainable to operate Skid Steer (Bobcat) with multiple attachments.
• Operate commercial grade woodchipper.
• Board up doors and windows of unsecured vacant and abandoned properties, will include measuring, cutting and affixing.
• Responsible for the abatement of illegal dump sites, removing trash and debris (garbage, appliances, furniture, tires, etc.).
• Cut grass, remove overgrown vegetation, cut up and remove fallen trees and limbs.
• Perform graffiti removal, by panting over or mechanical removal.
• Operate large motor vehicles with utility trailer attached.

Marginal Function Examples

• Electronic data entry for job completion.
• Remove snow and ice.
• preventative maintenance, preparation and cleaning of tools and equipment.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
Candidates should be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:Possession of a current, valid driver's license.
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 11-12 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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Do you possess a current, valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

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Has your driver's 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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Do you possess a high school diploma or a GED equivalent?

• Yes
• No

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Discuss your interest in this position and describe any related experience that best suits you for it.
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How do you prioritize your tasks when you have a lot to do and little time to complete them?
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What is your definition of a team player? How have you demonstrated that in your work?
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Give some examples of when you were self-motivated on the job and did things without instruction.
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Are you willing and able to work in the following conditions:Extreme weather (heat or cold)Working around dust, mold, and/or pollenDoing a substantial amount of walking, bending, lifting, driving, or other physical work
Required Question