Bridge Worker

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 Driver's License without an airbrake restriction with the ability to obtain a Class 'A' Commercial Driver's 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 driver's license in the resume attachment of the online application. Or you can email these copies to recruitment@stlouiscountymn.gov, fax it to 218-725-5054, 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 can't accept your application unless we receive a copy of your driver's 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. It's recommended you draft your answers in a separate document and copy/paste the answers into the application when you're 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 beginWeek of November 2, 2026 - Supplemental question scoring to be completedWeek 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 www.stlouiscountymn.gov/jobdescriptions. Veterans 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 serviceDisabled 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 County are 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. Eligible St. Louis County employees earn a competitive salary and benefits package, including: Vacation, Sick and Personal LeavePaid HolidaysMedical PlanDental PlanVision PlanDisability InsuranceLife InsuranceFlexible Spending & Health Reimbursement AccountsRetirement BenefitsDeferred CompensationTraining and Advancement OpportunitiesEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee Resource GroupsPet Insurance Benefits are prorated for part-time employees and administered in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement or management compensation plan. 01 Please type or clearly print your name. 02 The information you provide related to your education, training, and experience is subject to verification. I understand that giving false information, failing to accurately represent myself, or not providing required documentation as listed on the job announcement will result in disqualification. Yes 03 Are you legally authorized to work in the United States for St. Louis County? YesNo 04 All employees must be continuously authorized to work in the United States, for St. Louis County. St. Louis County does not provide sponsorship for employment visas, and it does not currently participate in E-Verify. Will you now, or will you in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status) to work legally for St. Louis County in the United States? Yes, I will now, or will in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status) to work legally for St. Louis County in the United StatesNo, I will not now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status) to work legally for St. Louis County in the United States 05 Do you possess a valid Class B driver's license (without an airbrake restriction) or a valid Class A driver's license (without an airbrake restriction)? Please attach a copy of the front and back of your driver's license in the resume attachment of the online application. Or you can email it to recruitment@stlouiscountymn.gov, fax it to 218-725-5054, 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 can't accept your application unless we receive a copy of your driver's license because we need to confirm that you meet the minimum qualifications. YesNo 06 I understand that I am required to attach a copy of my driver's license (front and back) to my application. Note: By answering "No," we will not be able to accept your application. YesNo 07 Did you graduate from high school or equivalent? YesNo 08 Which of the following describes your level of experience? No general laborer experience0-6 months of full-time equivalent paid general laborer experience in heavy building or road/bridge construction7-11 months of full-time equivalent paid general laborer experience in heavy building or road/bridge construction12+ months of full-time equivalent paid general laborer experience in heavy building or road/bridge construction 09 SME Explanation: Questions 10-16 will be reviewed by a Subject Matter Expert (SME). The questions will be scored and used to help determine 100% of your score. For each question, please list the organization(s) and/or employers where you gained the experience. All information listed must also be supported in the work experience section of your application. I have read and understand the instructions given above and acknowledge that I understand my score is derived 100% from my answers to supplemental questions 10-16. YesNo 10 List the organization(s) with which you were employed while gaining any laborer-related experience. Employers listed must also be on the work experience section of your application. If you do not have any related experience, please write "No previous experience." 11 Describe your paid experience with bridge construction and maintenance operations, to include any general laborer experience of these operations. 12 Describe your paid experience (type of equipment and dates of experience) in operating and maintaining earth-moving equipment with the following types of earth-moving vehicles: Bobcat, rubber-tired excavators, graders, dozers and cranes. 13 Describe your paid experience with the following types of equipment: welding machine, cutting torch, airless paint sprayer, sandblaster, jackhammer, and chainsaw. 14 Describe any carpentry, cement/masonry and iron working paid experience in construction of forms, footings, piers, abutments, wing walls, decking, guardrails, curbing, etc. to include reading plans. 15 Describe your paid experience with road and highway construction and maintenance operations. 16 Describe your paid experience with safely performing heavy construction operations as part of a small working group/team atmosphere where strenuous physical labor is often required in less than desirable working conditions which include heat, cold, wet, hazardous, excessive heights and caustic materials. 17 I certify that my responses to the questions above are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. YesNo Required Question