Roadway Maintenance Technician

State of Missouri; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

MoDOT in Saint Joseph, MO is seeking a Maintenance Worker to perform routine, entry-level duties maintaining the state's roadways and facilities under supervision.

This CAREER-LADDER opening offers progression to intermediate or senior levels based on skills; the entry salary is posted above, with intermediate and senior starting salaries noted. An emergency operations pay adjustment may apply during winter duties.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED/HiSET.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Passing grade on CDL written exam; must pass driving portion with tanker endorsement for interstate status within 60 days.
• Successful completion of a work simulation and a medical-physical examination.

Responsibilities

• Maintains state highway systems, including filling roadway joints and cracks and patching potholes; flagging and directing traffic; setting up signs, cones, arrow boards, and other traffic control devices; loading, unloading, spreading, and hauling materials and supplies; cutting and clearing brush; removing trash and debris from roadsides.
• Maintains, cleans, and repairs state highway facilities, including repairing and replacing road signs and guardrails; cleaning curbs and gutters; painting buildings and equipment; and servicing equipment and machinery.
• Operates vehicles to transport employees, equipment, machinery and/or materials; plow snow and spread ice control materials; uses tractor mower and hand tools; operates auger, trencher, backhoe, forklift, and various trucks.
• May repair bridge decks and drains; clean bridge bents/caps at heights using ladders or scaffolding.
• May install signs, inspect signs, pour concrete sign footings, weld and cut steel sign posts, and maintain signs.

Skills

Physical stamina

Valid Driver's License

Education

High School Diploma or GED/HiSET

Tools

CDL (Class B) with tanker endorsement

Job description

MoDOT in Saint Joseph, MO is seeking a Maintenance Worker to perform routine, entry-level duties maintaining the state's roadways and facilities under supervision.

This CAREER-LADDER opening offers progression to intermediate or senior levels based on skills; the entry salary is posted above, with intermediate and senior starting salaries noted. An emergency operations pay adjustment may apply during winter duties.