Position closes 05/20/2024 Note for internal applicants: Successful candidates already at rates above the posted salary will be evaluated on an individual basis to determine final salary outcome. Job Location: 669 Salt Mill Road, Chesterfield, MO 63017 Why you'll love this position: The motorist assistance operator promotes freeway safety and expedites the flow of high volume traffic by assisting disabled motorists in the patrol areas, clearing roadways of stalled vehicles and debris, and assisting emergency personnel at accident locations. Responsibilities are performed under moderate supervision.
What you'll do: - Assists motorists with minor vehicle problems such as tire changes, broken fan belts, low fluids, dragging tailpipe/muffler and dead battery; provides state maps, travel information, telephone use, flares, tool use, and short distance transportation.
- Patrols/responds to high traffic roadways to keep traffic congestion, accidents, and delay time to motorists at a minimum; removes debris and disabled vehicles from roadway.
- Prepares reports on responses to motorist assistance calls, daily activities, and equipment usage. Responds to emergency situations on roadways and provides traffic control; communicates with medical and/or law enforcement personnel.
- Communicates with district maintenance and traffic personnel on signing, pavement, and weather conditions, photographs and reports on property damage.
All you need for success: Minimum Qualifications - High School Diploma or GED/HiSET Valid Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License with no air brake restrictions and interstate status (either Excepted Interstate [EI] or Non-Excepted Interstate [NI]).
- Four years of experience in equipment, routine, or special maintenance.
- Successful completion of a work simulation examination and a medical-physical examination.
Special Working Conditions: - Job requires heavy physical exertion and effort.
- Job requires exposure to physical hazards, health and safety risks, and/or adverse or otherwise undesirable characteristics in the environment.
- Job may require operation of vehicles to plow snow and spread ice control materials.
Preferred Qualifications More reasons to love this position: 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. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found HERE .
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. CLICK HERE to view our mission, values, and tangible results. If you embrace these values, we welcome your application.
If you have questions about this position please contact: kristina.hodges@modot.mo.gov
The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Closing Date/Time: 2024-05-20
