Bridge Maintenance Worker - Hannibal or Macon

State of Missouri; Macon (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

MoDOT’s Bridge Maintenance Worker position is based at the Bridge Maintenance Facility in Hannibal or Macon. You will perform routine and emergency bridge repairs, including concrete and structural steel work, painting, and deck repair, while coordinating traffic control and safety.

The role offers career ladder advancement from entry to senior levels as you gain skills, with eligibility for a temporary emergency pay adjustment and a broader benefits package.

Qualifications

• Requires significant physical stamina and endurance.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Cardiopulmonary function test yearly and respirator training required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and emergency bridge repairs, including concrete and structural steel work.
• Paint bridges and prepare surfaces for coating using spray equipment.
• Assist in preventative maintenance on state highway bridges.
• Set up traffic control devices and manage work-zone safety.
• Operate vehicles and equipment to move materials and crew to sites.

Skills

Physical stamina

Operate vehicles

Welding skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED/HiSET

Job description

Application Deadline: September 20, 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. CLICK HERE to view our mission, values, and tangible results. If you embrace these values, we welcome your application.

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