Emergency Maintenance Equipment Operator (Snowplow Driver) - Salem

State of Missouri; Salem (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

MoDOT in Salem, MO is seeking an on-call Emergency Maintenance Equipment Operator for snow removal and winter operations. Duties include operating plow trucks, spreading ice control materials, and performing routine vehicle and equipment maintenance under supervision.

Qualifications include at least 18 years old, CDL Class A or B with no air brake restrictions and interstate status, and ability to pass a background check and drug screen.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• CDL Class A or B with no air brake restrictions and interstate status.
• Criminal background check and drug screen required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

CDL Class A or B

Background check & drug screen

18+ years old

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: Salem 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. If you embrace these values, we welcome your application.

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