Hot Missouri summers eventually give way to cold Missouri winters. When the snow starts falling, travelers in the Show-Me State depend on the Missouri Department of Transportation to keep the highways cleared. MoDOT, in turn, relies on a dedicated team of Winter Weather Warriors who can take on whatever the season delivers to keep Missouri moving.
Right now, MoDOT has several full-time maintenance and emergency maintenance equipment operator positions open throughout the state. Salaries start at $17.55 per hour, depending on level of experience and area of operation. This position is also eligible for an additional $3 to $6 per hour when working winter/emergency operations activities.
“It’s not just a winter job,” said Natalie Roark, MoDOT’s maintenance director. “Opportunities for year-round employment include mowing, striping and other maintenance functions to keep Missouri roads safe for all who travel on them.”
Full-time maintenance employment requirements:
- 18 years old.
- High School Diploma or GED/HiSET.
- Valid Driver's License.
- Passing grade on the written portion of the commercial driver's license (CDL) exam prior to hire date.
- Passing grade on the driving portion of the CDL exam with tanker endorsement, no air brake restrictions (Class B), within 60 days after being hired.
- Successful completion of a work simulation examination and a medical-physical examination.
- Pre-employment drug test and criminal background check (a misdemeanor or felony conviction is not an automatic restriction to employment).
Emergency Maintenance Equipment Operator requirements:
- 18 years old.
- Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A or B with no air brake restrictions.
- Pre-employment drug test and criminal background check (a misdemeanor or felony conviction is not an automatic restriction to employment).
Full-time maintenance employees receive full training and a long list of other benefits including retirement, paid leave, medical, vision and dental insurance; and a culturally diverse workplace that is dedicated to safety and personal development.
“This is a great opportunity to start a new career with MoDOT,” Roark said. “We’re looking for service-oriented professionals who are interested in a career where they can make a difference in the lives everyone who travels in our state,”
