Job Description

Kind of Work

Are you interested in working for St. Louis County Be part of something bigger by contributing to your community as a bridge worker. Bridge workers perform routine semi-skilled operation of a variety of heavy construction equipment and tools and general laborer work in the construction and maintenance of County bridges.

The salary range reflected above is the normal hiring range for 2026. The full salary range including longevity pay is $24.91 - $34.93 per hour.

This position is part of the Minnesota Teamsters Public and Law Enforcement Contract represented by Teamsters Local #320.

St. Louis County does not participate in E-Verify. All employees must be continuously authorized to work in the United States for St. Louis County on a full-time basis. St. Louis County does not provide sponsorship for employment visas.

Distinguishing Features of Work

An employee in this class operates a variety of heavy construction equipment and intermittently performs strenuous physical labor in the excavation structural fabrication and assembly of preformed culverts and timber steel and concrete span bridges in the County road system. Duties include operating a variety of equipment in the construction repair and maintenance of existing County bridges. The work is performed under the direction of a Bridge Supervisor.

Work Environment

These work environment factors are general in nature and may vary depending on the specific position being filled. CONSTANT: Push/pull up to 10 pounds; balance; coordination; crouch/squat*; grasp/handle; sit*; stand*; stoop/bend; walk*; hearing; vision; and work outside. FREQUENT: Push/pull up to 100 pounds; climb ladders; elevated work; reach; reach above shoulder; rotate trunk; and drive. OCCASIONAL: Lift and carry up to 100 pounds; push/pull over 100 pounds (2-person); climb stairs; crawl; and kneel.
*indicates maximum activity - varies depending upon assignment.

Selection Process

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Pass/Fail):

• High school diploma or its equivalent.
• One (1) year full-time paid verifiable experience as a general laborer in heavy building or road/bridge construction.
• Possession of a Class B Commercial Drivers License without an airbrake restriction with the ability to obtain a Class A Commercial Drivers License with a tank vehicle endorsement and without any of the following restrictions within six (6) months of employment: air brake full air brake manual transmission or tractor trailer. Failure to obtain the appropriate Class A License prior to completion of probation will result in termination from the position.

Please Note: Upon completion of one consecutive full-time year of service as a Bridge Worker recommendation of the Department Head a satisfactory performance appraisal in the most recent rating period and successful completion of an equipment operator performance exam an employee shall be authorized promotion to the Bridge Worker Senior class.

Please attach a copy of the front and back of your drivers license in the resume attachment of the online application. Or you can email these copies to fax it to or mail it/drop it off at the following address: St. Louis County Human Resources 100 N 5th Ave W Room 1 Duluth MN 55802. We cant accept your application unless we receive a copy of your drivers license because we need to confirm that you meet the minimum qualifications.

RATING SYSTEM: Supplemental questionnaire will be 100% of the scoring process:

• Points will be awarded based on the applicants answers to supplemental questions 10-16.
• Experience beyond ten years may be included on the application for purposes of meeting minimum qualifications or informing the hiring authority of your complete employment history.

Please Note: When answering the supplemental questions on the website the webpage may time out after 30 minutes. Its recommended you draft your answers in a separate document and copy/paste the answers into the application when youre finished writing. Failure to answer and save all of the questions on the Supplemental Questions page within 30 minutes may result in the deletion of your answers by the application system.
TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT & SCREENING PROCESS SCHEDULE:

• October 15 2026 - Applicant screening will begin
• Week of November 2 2026 - Supplemental question scoring to be completed
• Week of November 16 2026 - Interviews to be conducted

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The essential functions for this position are listed under the ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK on the specification available in the Human Resources Department or online at PREFERENCE:
If you are eligible to apply for Veterans Preference please attach to your application a copy of document(s) listed for the option that applies to you:

• Veteran: DD214 noting character of service
• Disabled Veteran: DD214 & compensable disability award letter issued within the last 6 months.
• Spouse of Disabled Veteran: DD214 & compensable disability award letter issued within the last 6 months & marriage certificate. (Eligible only if Veteran is unable to qualify because of the disability.)
• Spouse of Deceased Veteran: DD214 Marriage Certificate and Death Certificate.

Please refer to Minnesota Statute 197.455 for additional requirements. Click Here.

PHYSICAL-MEDICAL STANDARDS:
Qualified applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Applicants selected must meet the physical requirements for the position.

DRUG TESTING:
Applicants selected for appointment must take and pass a drug test.

BACKGROUND CHECK:
Applicants selected for appointment to a position with St. Louis Countyare subject to a background investigation.

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION:
All new employees must submit documentation verifying identity and employment eligibility within three days of their first day of employment.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD:
Appointees to the position must successfully complete at least a six-month probationary period prior to being certified for permanent employment.

NON-DISCRIMINATION:
St. Louis County is an equal opportunity and veteran-friendly employer.

Required Experience:

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