Maintenance Worker

Job Description

Job Description: Maintenance Worker – Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT)

Job Location: 27821 S State Hwy 7, Harrisonville, MO 64701

Why You’ll Love This Position

The Maintenance Worker performs essential, entry-level duties related to the maintenance of Missouri’s state roadways and facilities, contributing to the safety and functionality of the seventh largest highway system in the United States. This role operates under direct supervision and offers a clear path for professional development.

MoDOT is committed to investing in its team members. Candidates will be brought onto the team as entry-level, intermediate, or senior level, based on their existing skills and experience. This is a CAREER-LADDER position, providing unique opportunities for career advancement without needing to go through a competitive selection interview process for promotions. As you acquire new skills, gain experience, and continue to learn, you can be promoted to higher-level positions within the organization.

What You’ll Do (Key Responsibilities)

• Highway System Maintenance:
  • Fill roadway joints and cracks; patch potholes.
  • Flag and direct traffic; set up signs, cones, arrow boards, and other traffic control devices to ensure safety.
  • Load, unload, spread, and haul materials and supplies necessary for maintenance.
  • Cut and clear brush; remove trash and debris from roadsides.
  • Clean and clear ditches to maintain proper drainage.
• Facility and Equipment Maintenance:
  • Repair and replace road signs and guardrails.
  • Clean curbs and gutters.
  • Paint buildings and equipment; service equipment and machinery as needed.
• Vehicle and Equipment Operation:
  • Operate various vehicles to transport employees, equipment, machinery, and/or materials.
  • Operate vehicles to warn oncoming traffic, plow snow, and spread ice control materials during adverse weather conditions.
  • Mow right-of-way areas using tractor mowers and hand tools.
  • Operate specialized equipment such as augers, trenchers, backhoes, forklifts, and various trucks (e.g., dump, aerial boom, bucket, and platform).
• Specialized Tasks (May Include):
  • Repair bridge decks (full and partial) and drains; clean bridge bents/caps, often at heights on ladders or utilizing scaffolding.
  • Install signs, including structural and large signs at overhead positions; inspect truss signs.
  • Pour concrete sign footings; weld and cut steel sign posts.
  • Repair and maintain breakaway and/or overlay signs.

Minimum Qualifications

To succeed in this role, candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED/HiSET.
• Licensing:
  • Valid Driver’s License.
  • A passing grade on the written portion of the commercial driver’s license (CDL) exam is required prior to the hire date.
  • Must pass the driving portion of the CDL exam with a tanker endorsement, no air brake restrictions (Class B), and interstate status (either Excepted Interstate [EI] or Non-Excepted Interstate [NI]) within 60 days after being hired into this position.
• Assessments: Successful completion of a work simulation examination and a medical-physical examination.

Special Working Conditions

• Physical Demands: The job requires significant physical stamina and endurance, including the ability to move materials by hand, operate hand tools, and perform stationary flagging for extended periods.
• Environmental Exposure: This is an outdoor-based role involving exposure to various physical hazards, health and safety risks, and/or adverse environmental conditions. This includes the risk of physical injury from carrying out duties in heavy traffic areas, on or near heavy equipment or machinery, and with hazardous chemicals or materials.
• Work Schedule: The job may require overtime and nighttime work, especially during emergencies or specific project timelines.
• Seasonal Operations: Operation of vehicles to plow snow and spread ice control materials is a required duty during winter weather conditions.

Preferred Qualifications

No specific preferred qualifications are listed, as comprehensive training and career development are provided.

More Reasons To Love This Position

MoDOT offers an excellent benefits package designed to support your well-being and financial future:

• Defined pension plan, ensuring long-term financial security.
• Generous amounts of leave and holiday time.
• Eligibility for comprehensive health insurance coverage.

Your total compensation at MoDOT extends beyond your paycheck. We encourage you to explore our interactive Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources available HERE to fully understand the value of working for MoDOT.

At MoDOT, you will be part of a team that values safety, service, and stability. We believe in open-mindedness, teamwork, and continuous growth for our employees. If you are seeking diverse opportunities, challenging work, and a flexible environment, we invite you to apply. MoDOT operates on shared values, and your success will depend on modeling these values. CLICK HERE to view our mission, values, and tangible results. If you embrace these values, we welcome your application.

Note for Internal Applicants: Successful candidates already at rates above the posted salary will be evaluated on an individual basis to determine final salary outcome.

Questions: If you have questions about this position, please contact: kchr@modot.mo.gov