Maintenance Worker Series - Linn

Job Location

Linn Maintenance Facility, 143 Commercial Lane, Linn, MO 65051.

Why You’ll Love This Position

The Maintenance Division is responsible for assisting and supporting maintenance activities for the preservation and operation of the state highway system. The maintenance worker performs duties related to the maintenance of the state's roadways and facilities. This position is eligible for a temporary emergency operations adjustment of $3 to $6 per hour, depending on the area of operation, when handling winter/emergency operations activities.

What You’ll Do

• 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.

Maintains, Cleans, and Repairs State Highway Facilities

• Repair and replace road signs and guardrails;
• Clean curbs and gutters;
• Paint buildings and equipment;
• Service equipment and machinery.

Operates Vehicles

• Transport employees, equipment, machinery, and/or 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 (e.g., dump, aerial boom, bucket, and platform).

Special Working Conditions

• Significant physical stamina and endurance;
• Exposure to physical hazards, health and safety risks, and/or adverse or otherwise undesirable characteristics in the environment;
• Risk of physical injury from carrying out duties in heavy traffic areas, on or near heavy equipment or machinery, and with hazardous chemicals or materials;
• Overtime and nighttime work;
• Operation of vehicles to plow snow and spread ice control materials.

What You Need For Success

• A High School Diploma or GED/HiSET;
• A Valid Driver's License;
• A passing grade on the written portion of the commercial driver's license (CDL) exam is required prior to hire date;
• Within 60 days after being hired into this position, you must pass the driving portion of the CDL exam with tanker endorsement, no air brake restrictions (Class B), and interstate status (either Excepted Interstate [EI] or Non-Excepted Interstate [NI]);
• Successful completion of a medical-physical examination including drug test, and work simulation examination;
• Successful completion of a national background check.

Benefits

MoDOT offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Visit our CAREERS page to explore all we have to offer. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for MoDOT, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees.

Contact Details

Central District Human Resources
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