Emergency Worker (Snowplow Driver) - Preston

State-of-Missour; Preston (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined pension plan

Generous leave and holidays

Health insurance

Job summary

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) invites applications for an emergency maintenance equipment operator at the Preston Maintenance Facility, 29715 Hwy 54, Preston, MO 65732. You will perform snow removal duties and related routine tasks, operating plow vehicles and spreading ice control materials under direct supervision.

Minimum qualifications include being at least 18 years old, possessing a CDL Class A or B with no air brake restrictions, and passing a criminal background check

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• CDL Class A or B with no air brake restrictions and interstate status.
• 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.

Skills

CDL Class A or B

Background check

Drug screen

Overtime flexibility

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:Preston Maintenance Facility, 29715 Hwy 54, Preston, MO 65732

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. 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. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found HERE.

If you have questions about this position, please contact:

Southwest District Human Resources at [e-mail]