Maintenance Technician - Sikeston, Willow Springs, or Poplar Bluff

Application Deadline: 7/13/2025

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.

This position may be filled at one of three levels based on knowledge, skills, and abilities. The entry salary is posted above, an Intermediate starting salary of $41,685.12 and a Senior starting salary of $48,621.60.

Job Location: Selected candidate may report to offices in Sikeston, Willow Springs, or Poplar Bluff.

Why you’ll love this position:

The maintenance technician provides semi-skilled technical or paraprofessional support in connection with the maintenance of roadways. Responsibilities are performed under direct supervision

MoDOT will bring candidates onto the team as entry-level, intermediate, or senior level, based on your skills and experience. This opening is for one of our CAREER-LADDER positions which offers the opportunity for career advancement without having to participate in the competitive selection interview process. As you continue to learn, acquire new skills, and gain experience, you can be promoted to a higher-level position.

• Collects data for field, bridge and roadside maintenance projects.
• Inspects contract maintenance projects including guardrail/guard cable repair, fence repair, mowing and patching, and assists in contract preparation.
• Prepares work orders and change orders.
• Participates in field inspections of contracted maintenance work for conformance to plans, specifications and terms of contract.
• Liaisons with local law enforcement to collect information necessary for repair and billing of contracted projects.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED/HiSET
• Valid Class B Commercial Driver's License with tanker endorsement and no air brake restriction.

Special Working Conditions:

• 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:

• None

MoDOT offers an excellent benefits package that includes a pension plan, paid leave and holidays, health insurance coverage and educational assistance. Visit our CAREERS page to explore all we have to offer. 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.

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.

Deadline to apply for this position is at 11:55 p.m. the night of closing.

Contact Details: sehr@modot.mo.gov

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• State of Missouri

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