Maintenance Worker - Cape Girardeau

State of Missouri; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) in Cape Girardeau, MO, is hiring a Maintenance Worker to perform routine duties under direct supervision, maintaining state roadways and facilities.

This CAREER-LADDER opening offers progression from entry-level to senior levels as skills and experience grow, with opportunities for advancement without a separate competitive interview. A strong safety mindset and reliable teamwork are valued.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED/HiSET.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Passing grade on the written portion of the commercial driver's license (CDL) exam is required prior to hire date. Must pass the driving portion with tanker endorsement, no air brake restrictions (Class B), and interstate status within 60 days after hire.
• Successful completion of a work simulation examination and a medical-physical examination.

Responsibilities

• Maintain state roadways and facilities under direct supervision.
• Perform routine, entry-level maintenance duties.
• Adapt to overtime and nighttime work and respond to emergency situations as needed.

Skills

Valid Driver's License

CDL knowledge

Work simulation

Medical-physical exam

Education

High School Diploma or GED/HiSET

Job description

Application Deadline: 10/04/2026

This position is eligible for a temporary emergency operations adjustment of $3 to $6 per hour, depending on the area of operation, when handling winter/emergency operations activities.

Application Deadline: 10/04/2026

This position is eligible for a temporary emergency operations adjustment of $3 to $6 per hour, depending on the area of operation, when handling winter/emergency operations activities.

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: Cape Girardeau, MO

Why you’ll love this position:

The maintenance worker performs routine, entry-level duties related to the maintenance of the state's roadways and facilities. Responsibilities are performed under direct supervision.

MoDOT will bring candidates onto the team as entry-level, intermediate, or senior level, based on your skills and experience. This opening is for one of our CAREER-LADDER positions which offers the opportunity for career advancement without having to participate in the competitive selection interview process. As you continue to learn, acquire new skills, and gain experience, you can be promoted to a higher-level position.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED/HiSET
• Valid Driver's License
• A passing grade on the written portion of the commercial driver's license (CDL) exam is required prior to hire date. Must pass the driving portion of the CDL exam with tanker endorsement, no air brake restrictions (Class B), and interstate status (either Excepted Interstate [EI] or Non-Excepted Interstate [NI]) within 60 days after being hired into this position.
• Successful completion of a work simulation examination and a medical-physical examination.

Special Working Conditions

• Job requires significant physical stamina and endurance, including the ability to move materials by hand, operate hand tools, and perform stationary flagging.
• 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.
• Job may require overtime and nighttime work, and requires the ability to respond to emergency situations within a reasonable time period.
• Job may require operation of vehicles to plow snow and spread ice control materials.

Preferred Qualifications

• None

MoDOT offers an excellent benefits package that includes a pension plan, paid leave and holidays, health insurance coverage and educational assistance. Visit our CAREERS page to explore all we have to offer. 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 on modeling these values. CLICK HERE to view our mission, values, and tangible results.

Deadline to apply for this position is at 11:55 p.m. the night of closing.

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