Roadway Maintenance Technician

State of Missouri

Warrenton (MO)

On-site

USD 32,000 - 45,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) in Warrenton is seeking an entry-level Maintenance Worker to support routine highway and facility upkeep under supervision. The role includes operating vehicles, performing pothole repairs, traffic control, and basic site maintenance.

We offer potential CAREER-LADDER advancement based on skills, with opportunities to move to higher levels as you gain experience. This is a full-time on-site position with benefits and winter emergency pay adjustments.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED/HiSET required.
Valid driver's license with CDL written and driving tests completed within 60 days; tanker endorsement and Class B; interstate status required.
Successful completion of a work simulation examination 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; cleaning and clearing ditches.
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, or to warn oncoming traffic, plow snow and spread ice control materials; mows right of way using tractor mower and hand tools; operates auger, trencher, backhoe, forklift, and various trucks (e.g., dump, aerial boom, bucket, and platform).
May repair bridge decks (full and partial) and drains, and clean bridge bents/caps at heights on ladders or utilizing scaffolding.
May install signs, including structural and large signs at overhead positions, inspect truss signs, pour concrete sign footings, weld and cut steel sign posts, and repair and maintain break away and/or overlay signs.