Bridge Maintenance Worker - St. Clair Bridge

State of Missouri; St. Clair (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined pension plan

Leave and holiday time

Health insurance eligibility

Job summary

State of Missouri seeks a Bridge Maintenance Worker to perform routine and emergency repairs on bridges in the state highway system. Responsibilities are conducted under general supervision and involve maintenance, painting, and traffic control at work sites.

The role requires physical stamina, a valid driver’s license, and successful completion of CDL-related tests and medical/fit tests. MoDOT offers competitive benefits and a defined pension plan.

Qualifications

• Requires significant physical stamina and endurance.
• Requires passing a work simulation examination and a medical-physical examination.
• CDL-related license and testing requirements with tanker endorsement and Class B vehicle restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and emergency bridge repairs including concrete and steel work.
• Paints bridges and prepares surfaces using scaffolding and paint sprayers.
• Assists in preventative maintenance for bridges in the state highway system.
• Sets up traffic control devices and directs traffic in work zones.
• Operates and maintains vehicles and equipment used to transport materials to job sites.

Skills

Physical stamina

Ability to work under supervision

Education

High School Diploma or GED/HiSET

Job description

Posting closes 08/28/2026

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: St. Clair Bridge Maintenance Facility - 2273 N. Service Road West, St. Clair, MO 63077

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.

If you have questions about this position please contact: [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.