Emergency Maintenance Equipment Operator (Snowplow Driver) - Columbia
Location
Columbia Maintenance Facility
Schedule
This is an on‑call position; hours will vary depending on weather events.
Pay
Emergency wage rates:
- 1st Season: $20.00 hourly
- 2nd and 3rd Season: $21.11 hourly
- 4th Season or more: $22.37 hourly
Eligible for a temporary emergency operations adjustment of $3 per hour when handling winter/emergency operations activities.
Why You’ll Love This Position
If you are a service‑oriented individual with a CDL – we want you! The emergency maintenance equipment operator performs routine, entry‑level duties related to snow removal operations under direct supervision.
Responsibilities
- Operate vehicles to plow snow and spread ice‑control materials or to warn oncoming traffic.
- Clean and perform routine maintenance on vehicles, equipment, buildings, and grounds.
- Perform other responsibilities as required or assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- At least 18 years of age.
- Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class A or B with no air‑brake restrictions and interstate status (Either Excepted Interstate [EI] or Non‑Excepted Interstate [NI]).
- Successful completion of a criminal background check and drug screen.
Special Working Conditions
This job may require overtime and nighttime work. It involves outdoor work with exposure to physical hazards, health and safety risks, and adverse environmental conditions, including risk of physical injury from heavy traffic areas, heavy equipment or machinery, and hazardous chemicals or materials.
More Reasons To Love This Position
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 depends upon modeling these values.
Contact
For questions about this position, please contact: cdhr@modot.mo.gov