Career-Ladder Maintenance Worker - Highway & Facilities

State of Missouri; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Kansas City district is seeking an entry- to senior-level Maintenance Worker to support roadway and facilities upkeep under supervision. You will perform routine tasks such as pothole patching, traffic control, equipment operation, and sign maintenance, with opportunities for career ladder advancement.

This position requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and passing CDL-related exams within 60 days of hire.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED/HiSET required.
• CDL written exam and tanker endorsement required within 60 days of hire; driving portion with EI/NI status required.
• Successful completion of a work simulation and 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 and drains, and clean bridge bents/caps at heights using ladders or scaffolding.
• May install signs, inspect signs, pour concrete sign footings, weld and cut steel sign posts, and repair break away/overlay signs.

Skills

Valid Driver's License

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDL with tanker endorsement

Job description

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Kansas City district is seeking an entry- to senior-level Maintenance Worker to support roadway and facilities upkeep under supervision. You will perform routine tasks such as pothole patching, traffic control, equipment operation, and sign maintenance, with opportunities for career ladder advancement.

This position requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and passing CDL-related exams within 60 days of hire.