Emergency Worker (Snowplow Driver) - Joplin

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

Job summary

MoDOT seeks an Emergency Maintenance Equipment Operator at the Joplin Maintenance Facility. Duties include operating snow plow and ice control vehicles, performing basic vehicle and equipment maintenance, and assisting with related grounds tasks under supervision.

Qualifications include 18+ years old, CDL Class A or B with no air brake restrictions and interstate status, and successful background check and drug screen. Overtime and night shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• 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; performs routine maintenance on vehicles, equipment, buildings and grounds.

Skills

Operate snowplow

Outdoor work endurance

Vehicle maintenance basics

Education

CDL Class A or B with no air brake restrictions (Interstate EI/NI)

Background check and drug screen

Tools

CDL Class A/B

Job description

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: Joplin Maintenance Facility, 2800 Stephens Blvd, Joplin, MO 64804

Wage rates for emergency workers varies from $20.00/hour-$22.37/hour depending on previous employment with MoDOT. This position is also eligible for an emergency operations adjustment of $3 per hour every time you are called in except for scheduled training.

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. 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.

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: Southwest District Human Resources at [e-mail]