Bridge Maintenance Worker - Springfield

State of Missouri; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined pension plan

Health insurance

Paid leave and holidays

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Job summary

State of Missouri, Department of Transportation, Southwest District, Springfield, MO, is seeking a Bridge Maintenance Worker to perform routine and emergency repairs on bridges in the state highway system. The role operates under general supervision and contributes to safety and reliability of critical infrastructure.

You will join a team committed to quality work, weathering demanding conditions, and maintaining the seventh largest highway network in the United States.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED/HiSET required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• CDL exam: pass written test before hire; tanker endorsement; Class B; interstate status within 60 days.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and emergency bridge repairs, including concrete and steel work.
• Paint and seal bridges; maintain decks and bridge caps.
• Assist in preventative maintenance for bridges in the state system.
• Set up traffic controls and guide traffic at work zones.
• Operate vehicles and transport materials; perform preventative vehicle maintenance.

Education

High School Diploma or GED/HiSET

Job description

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, 2455 N Mayfair Ave, Springfield, MO 65803, Building L

If selected for further consideration for this position, the interview date is Thursday, September 10, 2026.

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.

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.

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.
• 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.

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.

If you have questions about this position, please contact: Southwest District Human Resources at [e-mail]

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.