Job Description
Join the City of St. Louis Public Works Department and help shape our community! We're offering a $5,000 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates to join our team of dedicated laborers. This essential role involves maintaining city infrastructure, ensuring public safety, and supporting critical municipal projects. Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the satisfaction of serving your city.
What We Offer:
- $5,000 sign-on bonus (paid after 90 days of employment)
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid vacation, holidays, and retirement plans
- Opportunities for overtime and advancement
- Uniforms and safety gear provided
Responsibilities
- Perform manual labor including excavation, grading, and concrete work
- Operate heavy equipment (bobcats, backhoes, dump trucks) with proper certifications
- Maintain roads, sidewalks, and drainage systems
- Assist in emergency storm response and debris removal
- Follow OSHA safety protocols and maintain clean work sites
- Participate in infrastructure repair and public facility maintenance
- Complete daily equipment inspections and maintenance reports
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Valid Missouri driver's license with clean record
- OSHA 10-hour construction certification preferred
- Ability to lift 50+ pounds and perform physically demanding tasks
- Experience with hand/power tools and heavy machinery operation
- Basic knowledge of construction safety standards
- Ability to work in all weather conditions and overtime as needed
- Pass pre-employment physical and drug screening