Trades Helper: Versatile Field Support for Skilled Trades

City of St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

City of St. Louis is seeking a Trades Helper to support journeyman trades workers in various departments in St. Louis, MO.

The role involves assisting electricians, machinists, plumbers, carpenters, and others, with loading, unloading, lifting, and supplying materials as needed. Candidates should be able to perform physical tasks, follow instructions, and drive when required. A valid driver''s license is mandatory, and some positions may require CDL Class B after the probation period.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience assisting journeyman trades workers or completion of a recognized two-year trades program beyond high school.
• Ability to operate trivial machinery and assist with loads/short-distance moving.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver''s license at time of filing and be able to present it on request.

Responsibilities

• Assist journeyman trades workers such as electricians, machinists, plumbers, carpenters, ironworkers, sheet metal workers, welders and others as a helper.
• Load and unload tools, equipment, materials and supplies.
• Lift and move objects, stack lumber, mix concrete, provide supplies to trades workers.
• May drive trucks and operate simple machinery.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal aptitude

Mathematical aptitude

Functional reasoning

Situational reasoning

Physical stamina

Education

Two-year trades program beyond high school

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

City of St. Louis is seeking a Trades Helper to support journeyman trades workers in various departments in St. Louis, MO.

The role involves assisting electricians, machinists, plumbers, carpenters, and others, with loading, unloading, lifting, and supplying materials as needed. Candidates should be able to perform physical tasks, follow instructions, and drive when required. A valid driver''s license is mandatory, and some positions may require CDL Class B after the probation period.