Bridge Maintenance Crew Leader - Poplar Bluff

Job Location: Poplar Bluff, MO. Application Deadline: 10/04/2026 (apply by 11:55 p.m. the night of closing).

About the role

The bridge maintenance crew leader leads bridge maintenance crews in the repair and painting of bridges in the state highway system under moderate supervision. At MoDOT you will play a key role in maintaining the seventh largest highway system in the United States. We value team players who are open‑minded and work well with others to accomplish goals and fulfill our mission of safety, service, and stability. We see the growth of our team members as an investment, both in MoDOT's future and yours. If you're looking for diverse opportunities, challenging work, and a flexible environment, we want to talk to you about joining our winning team. MoDOT operates on shared values and your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values.

Responsibilities

• Lead crew in routine maintenance/repair and emergency repairs of bridges, including setting falsework to support bridge to carry traffic while repairs are performed.
• Lead crew in the painting and surface cleaning of structural steel bridges, the hanging of scaffolds and safety lines, and the handling and transporting of hazardous waste.
• Train or assist in training employees in work zone set up, proper flagging techniques, traffic control procedures, personal safety, and equipment operation.
• Operate vehicles to transport crew, equipment, and materials to job site.
• Set up or ensure correct set up of traffic control devices such as signs, flags, cones, and arrow boards; perform flagging responsibilities for traffic through work zone.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED/HiSET.
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License with no air brake restriction and interstate status (Either Excepted Interstate [EI] or Non-Excepted Interstate [NI]).
• Required to pass a cardiopulmonary function test yearly, attend training on the use of respirators, and pass a respirator fit test every six months.
• May require certification as a welder in the overhead position and appropriate methods.
• Five years of experience in roadway or bridge maintenance.
• Successful completion of a work simulation examination and a medical‑physical examination.

Working Conditions

• Job requires significant physical stamina and endurance.
• Job requires exposure to physical hazards, health and safety risks, and/or adverse or otherwise undesirable characteristics in the environment.
• May require operation of vehicles to plow snow and spread ice control materials.

Benefits

• Pension plan
• Paid leave and holidays
• Health insurance coverage
• Educational assistance
• Access to an interactive Total Compensation Calculator to view comprehensive benefits.