Roadway Maintenance Technician - Career Ladder

State of Missouri; Boonville (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Paid leave and holidays

Health insurance coverage

Educational assistance

Job summary

MoDOT - Missouri Department of Transportation in Boonville, MO is seeking a Maintenance Worker to perform routine, entry-level duties related to the maintenance of state roadways and facilities under direct supervision. MoDOT will place candidates at entry-level, intermediate, or senior level based on skills and experience, offering career advancement through a CAREER-LADDER opening.

This role involves maintaining highway systems, facilities, and equipment, with responsibilities ranging from

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Maintain 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.
• Maintain, clean, 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.

Skills

Physical stamina

Outdoor work ability

Safety-conscious

Education

High School Diploma or GED/HiSET

Job description

MoDOT - Missouri Department of Transportation in Boonville, MO is seeking a Maintenance Worker to perform routine, entry-level duties related to the maintenance of state roadways and facilities under direct supervision. MoDOT will place candidates at entry-level, intermediate, or senior level based on skills and experience, offering career advancement through a CAREER-LADDER opening.

This role involves maintaining highway systems, facilities, and equipment, with responsibilities ranging from