Emergency Maintenance Equipment Operator (Snowplow Driver) - Columbia

State of Missouri; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Emergency wage adjustment

Job summary

MoDOT is seeking an on-call emergency maintenance equipment operator for snow removal operations at the Columbia Maintenance Facility in Missouri. Hours vary with weather events, with a temporary $3 per hour adjustment during winter operations.

The role involves operating plow trucks, spreading ice control materials, performing routine maintenance, and working under direct supervision. Requires CDL, clean background, and willingness to work overtime or nights as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• 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 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.

Skills

Snow removal operation

Vehicle maintenance

Safety protocols

Background check cleared

Drug screen cleared

Education

CDL Class A or B

No air brake restrictions

Interstate status EI/NI

Job description

This is an on-call position - hours will vary depending on weather events. This position is eligible for a temporary emergency operations adjustment of $3 per hour when handling winter/emergency operations activities.

Job Location: Columbia Maintenance Facility

Emergency Wage Rates

• 1st Season: $20.00 hourly
• 2nd and 3rd Season: $21.11 hourly
• 4th Season or more: $22.37 hourly

Why You’ll Love This Position

If you are a service-oriented individual with a CDL - we want you! 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 nighttime 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

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.

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