Job Description
Are you ready to start a rewarding career in public service? St. Louis Public Works is currently hiring dedicated Public Works Laborers for immediate openings.
Join our essential team and play a crucial role in maintaining the infrastructure and beauty of St. Louis. We are looking for hardworking individuals who are ready to get to work tomorrow. If you have a strong work ethic and are looking for a stable position with competitive pay and benefits, we want to hear from you.
Why Join Us?
- Immediate Start: Begin your career as soon as you are hired.
- Competitive Pay: Earn between $18.00 and $26.00 per hour based on experience.
- Benefits Package: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Pension Plan: Secure your future with our defined benefit pension.
- Job Security: Essential public service role with long-term stability.
Don't miss this opportunity to become part of a team that keeps our city moving. Apply today to secure your spot!
Responsibilities
- Perform manual labor tasks including sweeping streets, cleaning catch basins, and maintaining public parks and greenways.
- Assist in snow and ice removal operations during winter months to ensure public safety.
- Operate and maintain light to medium-duty equipment and hand tools (e.g., brooms, shovels, jackhammers, dump trucks).
- Repair and maintain sidewalks, curbs, and roadways according to city specifications.
- Load and unload materials, debris, and equipment at various job sites.
- Follow safety protocols and traffic control procedures while working near public roads.
- Communicate effectively with supervisors and fellow crew members to ensure project completion.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent is preferred.
- Valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record.
- Physical ability to perform strenuous outdoor labor for extended periods (walking, lifting, bending, pushing).
- Willingness to work in various weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold.
- Ability to pass a post-offer medical examination and background check.
- Basic knowledge of construction or public works procedures is a plus but not required.