Maintenance Support Tech — Career Ladder Path

State-of-Missour; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined pension plan

Generous leave and holidays

Health insurance eligibility

Job summary

MoDOT is seeking a Maintenance Worker to support Equipment Technicians at the Joplin location. The role offers career ladder advancement without competitive interviews, with potential promotion as skills and experience grow.

Responsibilities include supporting PMA tasks, ordering parts, and assisting with field repairs and inspections across the district. The position may require overtime and night shifts, including winter operations.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license is required.
• Must pass CDL written exam with tanker endorsement and pass driving portion (Class B) within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Charge out petroleum products from bulk oil to fleet.
• Order and charge out batteries and rush consignment parts.
• Perform PMA’s on light fleet across multiple locations.
• Assist with diagnosing and repairing long‑term light fleet issues.
• Inspect light fleet across multiple districts and assist with snow operations.

Skills

Good communication

Interpersonal skills

Willingness to learn

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CDL (Class B) with tanker endorsement

Driver's License

Job description

MoDOT is seeking a Maintenance Worker to support Equipment Technicians at the Joplin location. The role offers career ladder advancement without competitive interviews, with potential promotion as skills and experience grow.

Responsibilities include supporting PMA tasks, ordering parts, and assisting with field repairs and inspections across the district. The position may require overtime and night shifts, including winter operations.