Bridge Maintenance Worker - Hannibal or Macon

State of Missouri; Hannibal (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined pension plan

Health insurance

Paid leave & holidays

Job summary

State of Missouri via MoDOT seeks a Bridge Maintenance Worker to perform routine and emergency repairs on state highway bridges, including concrete and steel repairs, deck work, painting, and preventative maintenance. The role includes setting up traffic control and operating vehicles to move materials to job sites.

The position offers career ladder opportunities with various levels (entry to senior) based on skills and experience, and includes a winter/emergency wage adjustment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED/HiSET is required.
• Valid driver's license is required.
• Passing CDL written test is required before hire; tanker endorsement, no air brake restrictions (Class B), interstate status within 60 days.
• Annual cardiopulmonary function test and respirator training/fit test are required.
• Successful completion of a work simulation exam and medical-physical examination.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and emergency repairs to bridges in the state highway system.
• Paints structural steel bridges and prepares surfaces for painting using scaffolding and equipment.
• Assists in preventative maintenance functions on bridges.
• Sets up traffic control devices and manages work zone traffic.
• Operates vehicles and equipment to transport materials and crew to job sites and performs routine vehicle maintenance.

Skills

Driver's license

CDL required

Tanker endorsement

Interstate status

CP function test

Respirator fit test

Work simulation

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED/HiSET

Job description

Application Deadline: November 15, 2026

Note for internal applicants: Successful candidates already at rates above the posted salary will be evaluated on an individual basis to determine final salary outcome.

Job Location: Bridge Maintenance Facility - Hannibal or Macon

Why you’ll love this position:

The bridge maintenance worker performs bridge maintenance and repair activities on bridges in the state highway system. Responsibilities are performed under general supervision.

This position is eligible for a temporary emergency operations adjustment of $3 to $6 per hour, depending on the area of operation, when handling winter/emergency operations activities.

MoDOT will bring candidates onto the team as entry-level, intermediate, or senior level, based on your skills and experience. This opening is for one of our CAREER-LADDER positions which offers the opportunity for career advancement without having to participate in the competitive selection interview process. As you continue to learn, acquire new skills, and gain experience, you can be promoted to a higher-level position.

What you'll do:

• Performs routine and emergency repairs to bridges, including concrete bridge repairs and structural steel repairs, paints and seals bridge caps, and performs deck repair and replacement.
• Paints structural steel bridges, including hanging scaffolding, cleaning and preparing bridge surfaces for painting, and mixing and applying paint using conventional or airless paint sprayers and related equipment.
• Assists in preventative maintenance functions on bridges in the state highway system.
• Sets up traffic control devices such as signs, cones, and flags; flags traffic for work zones.
• Operates vehicles and equipment to transport materials and crew to job sites; cleans and performs preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED/HiSET
• Valid driver’s license
• A passing grade on the written portion of the commercial driver’s license (CDL) exam is required prior to hire date. Must pass the driving portion of the CDL exam with tanker endorsement, no air brake restrictions (Class B), and interstate status (either Excepted Interstate [EI] or NonExcepted Interstate [NI]) within 60 days of hire.
• Employee will be required to pass a cardiopulmonary function test yearly, attend training on the use of respirators, and pass a respirator fit test every six months.
• Successful completion of a work simulation examination and a medical-physical examination.

Special Working Conditions:

• Job requires significant physical stamina and endurance.
• Job requires exposure to physical hazards, health and safety risks, and/or adverse or otherwise undesirable characteristics in the environment.
• Job may require operation of vehicles to plow snow and spread ice control materials.
• Possess various welding skills or the ability to learn welding techniques.

More reasons to love this position:

MoDOT offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Visit our CAREERS page to explore all we have to offer. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for MoDOT, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found HERE.

At MoDOT you will play a key role in maintaining the seventh largest highway system in the United States. We value team players who are open-minded and work well with others to accomplish goals and fulfill our mission of safety, service, and stability. We see the growth of our team members as an investment, both in MoDOT's future and yours. If you're looking for diverse opportunities, challenging work, and a flexible environment, we want to talk to you about joining our winning team. MoDOT operates on shared values and your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values. to view our mission, values, and tangible results. If you embrace these values, we welcome your application.

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