Roadway Maintenance Crew Lead - Equipment & Safety

State of Missouri; Kewanee (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Paid leave & holidays

Health insurance coverage

Educational assistance

Job summary

Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) in Kewanee, MO announces an opportunity to lead field maintenance crews responsible for highway upkeep, safety, and efficiency across a segment of the state’s seventh-largest highway system.

As a lead worker, you will supervise operations, set up work zones, and ensure compliance with safety standards while training staff and coordinating with the supervisor on staffing decisions.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL with tanker endorsement and interstate status (EI or NI).
• Five years of roadway/bridge/pavement marking maintenance experience.
• Successful completion of a work simulation and a medical-physical exam.

Responsibilities

• Lead crews during maintenance operations, set up work zones and perform roadway tasks.
• Operate highway maintenance equipment (tractors, dozers, loaders, trucks, graders, snowplows).
• Inspect bridges and roadways to determine maintenance needs and progress.
• Train employees in equipment operation and safety; provide coaching and performance input.
• Provide general instruction, assign work, and support supervisor staffing decisions.

Skills

CDL Class A (tanker endorsement)

Education

High School Diploma or GED/HiSET

Job description

Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) in Kewanee, MO announces an opportunity to lead field maintenance crews responsible for highway upkeep, safety, and efficiency across a segment of the state’s seventh-largest highway system.

As a lead worker, you will supervise operations, set up work zones, and ensure compliance with safety standards while training staff and coordinating with the supervisor on staffing decisions.