Maintenance Worker Series - Tarkio Maintenance Facility

State of Missouri • Tarkio, MO

402d • $12,480 - $41,000

About The Position

The Maintenance Worker position at the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) involves performing essential maintenance duties for the state's highway system. This role supports the preservation and operation of roadways and facilities, with opportunities for career advancement based on skills and experience. The position may be filled at entry-level, intermediate, or senior levels, and includes responsibilities such as operating vehicles, maintaining roadways, and ensuring safety during maintenance activities.

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 after being hired.
• Successful completion of a medical-physical examination including drug test, and work simulation examination.
• Successful completion of a national background check.

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, or to 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, and 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, and repair and maintain break away and/or overlay signs.

Benefits

• Defined pension plan
• Generous amounts of leave and holiday time
• Eligibility for health insurance coverage

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED