Emergency Maintenance Equipment Operator (Part-Time Snowplow Driver) - Platte and Clay County

State of Missouri; Platte City (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) seeks an Emergency Maintenance Equipment Operator to support snow removal operations across Platte and Clay Counties, including Nashua, Northmoor, Kearney, Skiles, and Platte City. This entry-level role is performed under direct supervision.

Wages begin at 26.00 hourly for the 1st Season, 27.11 for the 2nd/3rd Seasons, and 28.37 for the 4th Season. Overtime and night work may be required; applicants must pass a criminal background check and drug

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• CDL Class A or B with no air brake restrictions and interstate status (EI or NI).
• Successful completion of a criminal background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Operates plow trucks to plow snow and spread ice control materials.
• Cleans and maintains vehicles, equipment, buildings and grounds.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Skills

Age 18+

Background check

Tools

CDL Class A/B

Job description

Various locations through Platte or Clay Counties (Nashua, Northmoor, Kearney, Skiles, or Platte City)

1st Season: $26.00 hourly

2nd and 3rd Season: $27.11 hourly

4th Season: $28.37 hourly

Why You’ll Love This Position

The emergency maintenance equipment operator performs routine, entry-level duties related to snow removal operations. Responsibilities are performed under direct supervision.

What You’ll Do

• Operates vehicles to plow snow and spread ice control materials or to warn oncoming traffic. Cleans and performs routine maintenance on vehicles, equipment, buildings and grounds. Performs other responsibilities as required or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age


• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class A or B with no air brake restrictions and interstate status (either Excepted Interstate [EI] or Non-Excepted Interstate [NI]).


• Successful completion of a criminal background check and drug screen

Special Working Conditions

• Job may require overtime and night time work.


• Job requires outdoor work that involves exposure to physical hazards, health and safety risks, and/or adverse or otherwise undesirable characteristics in the environment, including risk of physical injury from carrying out duties in heavy traffic areas, on or near heavy equipment or machinery, and with hazardous chemicals or 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. 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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