Emergency Maintenance Equipment Operator (Snowplow Driver) - Macon

State of Missouri; Macon (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) in Macon is seeking an on-call Emergency Wage Rates equipment operator to perform critical snow removal on Missouri roads during weather events. The role pays hourly wages with seasonal increments and night shift premium.

Responsibilities include operating plow trucks, applying ice control materials, and performing routine vehicle and site maintenance under supervision. CDL and background checks are required for consideration.

Qualifications

• CDL Class A or B with no air brake restrictions and interstate status (EI or NI).
• Registration in FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.
• Background check and drug screen completed successfully.

Responsibilities

• Operates vehicles to plow snow and spread ice control materials; warns oncoming traffic.
• Cleans and maintains vehicles, equipment, buildings and grounds; performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

CDL Class A/B

Interstate status EI/NI

Drug & background checks

Job description

This is an on-call position - hours will vary depending on weather events. The hourly rate is dependent on area of operation and seasons plowing, with an additional $1 per hour for night work (7 p.m. - 7 a.m.).

Job Location: Macon Maintenance Facility

Emergency Wage Rates

• 1st Season - $23.00
• 2nd - 3rd Season - $24.11
• 4th Season - $25.37

If you are a service-oriented individual with a CDL– we want you! The emergency maintenance equipment operator performs critical snow removal from Missouri roads to ensure citizens can safety travel to their destinations.

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]).
• Registration in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.
• 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. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck.

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.

If you embrace these values, we welcome your application.

If you have questions about this position, please contact: [e-mail]