Department of Transportation Hiring Winter Workers

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.”

To learn more about this opportunity, or to apply online, go to www.modot.org/careers.