Emergency Maintenance Equipment Operator (Various Locations) - St. Louis District

State of Missouri; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Missouri in Missouri is seeking Emergency Maintenance Equipment Operators for snow removal across multiple facilities in St. Louis and surrounding counties. Positions are seasonal with hourly wages starting at 20.00, rising to 21.11 and 22.37 depending on season.

Posting closes 12/15/2026. Applicants must pass background checks and drug screening. CDL is required and overtime may be necessary; outdoor work and risk exposure are involved. Contact Kristina Hodges for questions.

Qualifications

• Commercial Driver's License (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.
• Cleans and performs routine maintenance on vehicles, equipment, buildings and grounds.
• Performs other responsibilities as required or assigned.

Skills

CDL Class A or B

Over 18

Job description

Posting closes 12/15/2026

Note for internal applicants: Successful candidates already at rates above the posted salary will be evaluated on an individual basis to determine final salary outcome.

Job Location: Various Maintenance Facilities throughout St. Louis City and County, St. Charles, Franklin and Jefferson Counties

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

Posting closes 12/15/2026

Note for internal applicants: Successful candidates already at rates above the posted salary will be evaluated on an individual basis to determine final salary outcome.

Job Location: Various Maintenance Facilities throughout St. Louis City and County, St. Charles, Franklin and Jefferson Counties

Hourly wages depend on number of seasons as a Emergency Maintenance Equipment Operator with MoDOT.

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

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.

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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