Laborer Lead
Salary
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Location
North County Satellite Office - St. Louis County, MO
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
2026-00173
Department
Transportation and Public Works - PW Code Enforcement
Opening Date
05/14/2026
Closing Date
5/31/2026 11:59 PM Central
Description
Make a Difference in Your Community
St. Louis County Department of Transportation and Public Works is hiring a Laborer Lead to join their team. This position is responsible for leading and performing unskilled labor in support of specialized maintenance crews.
Why Work with Us?
Examples of Duties
Essential Function Examples
Minimum Qualifications
Additional Information
SELECTION AND APPOINTMENT: A selection committee will evaluate the qualifications of each applicant which will include recentness and appropriateness of the applicants 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 applicants 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 www.governmentjobs.com/careers/stlouis. 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 Floor
Clayton, MO 63105
(314) 615-5429
Relay MO 711 or 800-735-2966
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Fax: (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.
Please click https://stlouiscountymo.gov/saint-louis-county-missouri-careers/competitive-benefits/to view all of our benefits.
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How did you hear about this opportunity with St. Louis County? What interests you about this role?
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Do you possess a current, valid drivers license?
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Has your drivers license ever been suspended or revoked?
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How many moving violations have you had in the last 3 years?
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Describe any related education or work experience you have that pertains to this job. Be sure to include any work experience in general laboring or custodial work.
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Do you possess a high school diploma or a GED equivalent?
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How would you handle a failure of a primary piece of equipment on a jobsite when the job you are working on has to be completed by the end of the day?
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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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Are you willing and able to work in the following conditions: - Extreme weather (heat or cold) - Working around dust, mold, and/or pollen - Doing a substantial amount of walking, bending, lifting, driving, or other physical work
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This role requires computer skills, including the ability to upload daily photos digitally and enter data into a spreadsheet. Please provide your level of proficiency with these skills. Share a few examples from past roles where you had to upload photos and update a spreadsheet.
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Please provide brief details about your supervisory experience and skills training.
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Please provide any previous work experience you have had with St. Louis County Government including roles you held and the dates of employment. Further, please explain the reason(s) for your departure from the organization. If this does not apply to you, simply enter NA.
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Employer St. Louis County
Address 41 South Central
7th Floor
St. Louis, Missouri, 63105
Phone 314-615-5429
Website http://www.stlouiscountymo.gov