Bridge Worker

St. Louis County, Minnesota; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Louis County is seeking a Bridge Worker to contribute to your community by performing routine, semi-skilled operation of heavy construction equipment and tools, and general labor in the construction and maintenance of County bridges.

You will work under the supervision of a Bridge Supervisor and be part of a team dedicated to safe, durable infrastructure across the county. The 2026 starting salary range is reflected as the normal hiring range; the full salary range, including longevity pay,

Qualifications

• 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' CDL without an airbrake restriction with the ability to obtain a Class 'A' CDL with a tank vehicle endorsement within six months of employment.

Job description

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.

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.

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.

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 [e-mail], 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 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 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 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 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.