Union Laborer

Job Overview

The St. Francois County Road & Bridge Department is seeking a dependable, hardworking individual to fill a full-time Laborer position. This position performs a variety of skilled and unskilled manual labor duties associated with the construction, maintenance, and repair of County roads, bridges, and related infrastructure. Responsibilities include operating equipment, performing roadway maintenance, assisting with construction projects, and ensuring safe working conditions. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong work ethic, reliability, and a commitment to teamwork, safety, and public service.

Responsibilities

• Perform general labor associated with the construction, maintenance, and repair of County roads, bridges, culverts, and drainage systems.
• Assist with roadway maintenance activities, including patching potholes, grading, ditch cleaning, brush removal, and debris cleanup.
• Operate trucks, tractors, power tools, and other equipment as assigned and properly authorized.
• Perform physically demanding tasks, including digging, shoveling, lifting, loading, unloading, and transporting materials.
• Assist with traffic control operations, including placing and removing signs, cones, barricades, and other safety devices.
• Perform routine inspections, cleaning, and basic maintenance of assigned vehicles, tools, and equipment.
• Assist with snow and ice removal, storm cleanup, and emergency roadway maintenance as needed.
• Follow established safety procedures and properly use required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Work cooperatively with supervisors and coworkers to complete assigned projects safely and efficiently.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Valid driver's license required; Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) preferred.
• Previous experience in road maintenance, construction, equipment operation, or related work preferred but not required.
• Ability to successfully complete required pre-employment screening, including a drug screen and background check, consistent with applicable law.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to safely operate hand tools, power tools, and assigned equipment.
• Demonstrated dependability, punctuality, and consistent attendance.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and respond to emergency situations when required.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical/mental demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, if accommodations would not create an undue hardship, to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly perform physically demanding work, including standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing, pushing, and pulling.
• Frequently lifts, carries, and moves tools, equipment, and construction materials weighing up to 50 pounds, with assistance or mechanical equipment for heavier loads.
• Works primarily outdoors and may be exposed to extreme heat, cold, rain, snow, ice, and other adverse weather conditions.
• May work on uneven terrain, along active roadways, around moving vehicles, and near heavy equipment.
• Regular exposure to noise, dust, dirt, vibration, fumes, and other conditions associated with road construction and maintenance.
• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment and follow all applicable safety requirements.
• May be required to work extended hours, overtime, or respond to emergencies outside normal working hours, consistent with the applicable CBA.

Pay: $19.67 - $22.17 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person