St. Louis County, MN
Highway Maintenance Supervisor (Promotional) County-Wide
St. Louis County, MN, Duluth, Minnesota, United States, 55806
Responsibilities
Responsible supervisory work directing the construction, repair and maintenance operations in a patrol district of the County Public Works Department. This position is part of the Civil Service Supervisory Unit Employees Collective Bargaining Agreement represented by the St. Louis County Employees Association. An employee in this class is responsible for supervising assigned staff in the construction, repair and maintenance of County roadways. The work involves coordinating the use of staff, equipment and materials in the completion of assigned projects. Duties include inspecting road conditions, infrastructure, erosion, and water run off; assessing effectiveness of application of various chemicals including salt, sand, brine, and chloride and providing recommendations based off observations; assessing future material needs in conjunction with 5 year plan; managing gravel pits including crushing, inventory analysis using drone reconnaissance and adhering to federal and state regulations; coordinating staff call out in emergency and/or snow events and other weather related emergencies within assigned patrol district. The work is performed under the general direction of assigned supervisory staff.
Work Environment
CONSTANT: Field of vision; balance; bend neck; talk/speak; work outside; and drive.
FREQUENT: Lift and carry up to 50 pounds; near, midrange, and far vision; depth perception; hear within 20 feet; climb stairs; crouch; use fingers; grasp; handle; maintain posture; move about; reach; rotate neck; sit; squat; stand; taste/smell; twist; walk; right and left wrist turn; exposure to weather; mechanical hazards; atmospheric conditions; moving objects; traffic; work with and around others; and customer/public contact.
OCCASIONAL: Lift and carry up to 100 pounds; visual accommodation; climb ladders; crawl; feel; kneel; reach above shoulder; stoop/bend; throw; extreme noise; vibration; electrical hazards; burns; confined spaces; explosives; unprotected heights; elevated and slippery surfaces; work alone; and extended days.
Minimum Qualifications (Pass/Fail)
High school diploma or its equivalent.
Three (3) years as an Equipment Operator Senior or a Bridge Worker Senior; OR three (3) years as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic with five (5) years full‑time paid verifiable experience as an equipment operator or road maintenance experience.
Possess or obtain appropriate Class 'A' Commercial Driver's License within twelve (12) months of employment/promotion. Failure to obtain the appropriate Class 'A' license prior to completion of probation will result in termination from the position.
Possess or obtain Erosion and Stormwater Management Certification within twelve (12) months of employment/promotion.
Rating Systems Oral Assessment (Pass/Fail)
Qualified candidates will be scheduled for the oral assessment taking place in Duluth, MN on January 28, 2026.
If three or fewer applicants qualify for the oral assessment, it will be waived.
Applicants who successfully pass the oral assessment will have their supplemental questions scored.
Supplemental Questions will be 100% of the scoring process:
Points will be awarded based on the applicants' answers to supplemental questions 9-14.
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 is recommended you draft your answers in a separate document and copy/paste the answers into the application when you are 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:
January 12, 2026 - Applicant screening to begin
January 28, 2026 - Oral Assessment to be conducted
Week of February 02, 2026 - Supplemental questions to be scored
Week of February 16, 2026 - Result notices to be sent
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 Statue 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.
Background Check: Applicants selected for appointment to a position with St. Louis County may be subject to a background investigation.
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.
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Work Environment
CONSTANT: Field of vision; balance; bend neck; talk/speak; work outside; and drive.
FREQUENT: Lift and carry up to 50 pounds; near, midrange, and far vision; depth perception; hear within 20 feet; climb stairs; crouch; use fingers; grasp; handle; maintain posture; move about; reach; rotate neck; sit; squat; stand; taste/smell; twist; walk; right and left wrist turn; exposure to weather; mechanical hazards; atmospheric conditions; moving objects; traffic; work with and around others; and customer/public contact.
OCCASIONAL: Lift and carry up to 100 pounds; visual accommodation; climb ladders; crawl; feel; kneel; reach above shoulder; stoop/bend; throw; extreme noise; vibration; electrical hazards; burns; confined spaces; explosives; unprotected heights; elevated and slippery surfaces; work alone; and extended days.
Minimum Qualifications (Pass/Fail)
High school diploma or its equivalent.
Three (3) years as an Equipment Operator Senior or a Bridge Worker Senior; OR three (3) years as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic with five (5) years full‑time paid verifiable experience as an equipment operator or road maintenance experience.
Possess or obtain appropriate Class 'A' Commercial Driver's License within twelve (12) months of employment/promotion. Failure to obtain the appropriate Class 'A' license prior to completion of probation will result in termination from the position.
Possess or obtain Erosion and Stormwater Management Certification within twelve (12) months of employment/promotion.
Rating Systems Oral Assessment (Pass/Fail)
Qualified candidates will be scheduled for the oral assessment taking place in Duluth, MN on January 28, 2026.
If three or fewer applicants qualify for the oral assessment, it will be waived.
Applicants who successfully pass the oral assessment will have their supplemental questions scored.
Supplemental Questions will be 100% of the scoring process:
Points will be awarded based on the applicants' answers to supplemental questions 9-14.
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 is recommended you draft your answers in a separate document and copy/paste the answers into the application when you are 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:
January 12, 2026 - Applicant screening to begin
January 28, 2026 - Oral Assessment to be conducted
Week of February 02, 2026 - Supplemental questions to be scored
Week of February 16, 2026 - Result notices to be sent
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 Statue 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.
Background Check: Applicants selected for appointment to a position with St. Louis County may be subject to a background investigation.
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.
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