Roadway Maintenance Technician (Career Ladder)

MIssouri Department of Transportation; New Florence (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is seeking an entry-level Maintenance Worker to support the upkeep of state highways and facilities. Responsibilities include pothole patching, traffic flagging, sign and guardrail maintenance, and equipment operation across outdoor, high-traffic environments.

Position offers a CAREER-LADDER path with promotion opportunities as skills and experience grow. An emergency pay adjustment of $3–$6 per hour may apply during winter or emergency operations,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED/HiSET is required.
• Valid Driver's License is required.
• A passing grade on the written portion of the CDL exam is required prior to hire.
• Must pass the driving portion of the CDL exam with tanker endorsement, Class B interstate status, within 60 days.

Responsibilities

• Maintains state highway systems, including filling joints and potholes, flagging traffic, and setting up traffic control devices.
• Maintains and repairs state highway facilities, signs, guardrails, curbs, gutters, and equipment.
• Operates vehicles to transport personnel and materials, plow snow, spread ice, and perform mowing and equipment operation.
• May repair bridge decks, drains, and install signs and sign posts at heights.
• May inspect signs, pour concrete sign footings, weld steel posts, and maintain break away signs.

Skills

Physical stamina

Outdoor work

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED/HiSET

Job description

Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is seeking an entry-level Maintenance Worker to support the upkeep of state highways and facilities. Responsibilities include pothole patching, traffic flagging, sign and guardrail maintenance, and equipment operation across outdoor, high-traffic environments.

Position offers a CAREER-LADDER path with promotion opportunities as skills and experience grow. An emergency pay adjustment of $3–$6 per hour may apply during winter or emergency operations,