State of Missouri - Independence, MO

posted 2 months ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Independence, MO
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Maintenance Worker Series - Strike Team position at MoDOT involves performing essential maintenance duties for the preservation and operation of the state highway system. This role is entry-level but offers opportunities for career advancement through a career ladder system, allowing employees to progress based on skills and experience without the need for competitive selection processes.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain state highway systems, including filling roadway joints and cracks and patching potholes.
  • Flag and direct traffic; set up signs, cones, arrow boards, and other traffic control devices.
  • Load, unload, spread, and haul materials and supplies; cut and clear brush; remove trash and debris from roadsides; clean and clear ditches.
  • Maintain, clean, and repair state highway facilities, including repairing and replacing road signs and guardrails; cleaning curbs and gutters; painting buildings and equipment; servicing equipment and machinery.
  • Operate vehicles to transport employees, equipment, machinery, and materials; warn oncoming traffic; plow snow and spread ice control materials; mow right of way using tractor mower and hand tools; operate auger, trencher, backhoe, forklift, and various trucks.
  • Repair bridge decks and drains; clean bridge bents/caps 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 signposts; repair and maintain break away and/or overlay signs.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED/HiSET
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Passing grade on the written portion of the commercial driver's license (CDL) exam required prior to hire date.
  • Must pass the driving portion of the CDL exam with tanker endorsement within 60 days of hire, with no air brake restrictions (Class B) and interstate status.
  • Successful completion of a medical-physical examination including drug test, and work simulation examination.
  • Successful completion of a national background check.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Pension plan
  • Opportunities for advancement
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