Career-Ladder Highway Maintenance Tech (Entry-Senior)

State of Missouri; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Paid leave & holidays

Health insurance eligibility

Job summary

State of Missouri MoDOT is seeking an entry-level Maintenance Worker at the St. Charles Maintenance Facility to support routine highway and facility upkeep. Responsibilities are performed under direct supervision, with opportunities for progression through CAREER-LADDER roles.

The role involves physical work outdoors, traffic control, and equipment operation, with promotions based on skills and experience. Expect standard benefits and potential overtime in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED/HiSET.
• Valid Driver's License.
• CDL exam requirements must be satisfied within 60 days after hire, including tanker endorsement and Class B interstate status.
• Successful completion of a work simulation examination and a medical-physical examination.

Responsibilities

• Maintains state highway systems, including filling roadway joints and cracks and patching potholes; flagging and directing traffic; setting up signs, cones, arrow boards, and other traffic control devices; loading, unloading, spreading, and hauling materials and supplies; cutting and clearing brush; removing trash and debris from roadsides; cleaning and clearing ditches.
• Maintains, cleans, and repairs state highway facilities, including repairing and replacing road signs and guardrails; cleaning curbs and gutters; painting buildings and equipment; and servicing equipment and machinery.
• Operates vehicles to transport employees, equipment, machinery and/or materials, or to warn oncoming traffic, plow snow and spread ice control materials; mows right of way using tractor mower and hand tools; operates auger, trencher, backhoe, forklift, and various trucks.
• May repair bridge decks (full and partial) and drains, and clean bridge bents/caps at heights on ladders or utilizing scaffolding.
• May install signs, including structural and large signs at overhead positions, inspect truss signs, pour concrete sign footings, weld and cut steel sign posts, and repair and maintain break away and/or overlay signs.

Skills

Valid Driver's License

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED/HiSET

CDL exam requirements

Medical-physical examination

Job description

State of Missouri MoDOT is seeking an entry-level Maintenance Worker at the St. Charles Maintenance Facility to support routine highway and facility upkeep. Responsibilities are performed under direct supervision, with opportunities for progression through CAREER-LADDER roles.

The role involves physical work outdoors, traffic control, and equipment operation, with promotions based on skills and experience. Expect standard benefits and potential overtime in a fast-paced environment.