Bridge Maintenance Worker(Deck)-Malden

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. Full-time maintenance workers, after completion of a six-month probationary period, can participate in a Registered Apprenticeship Program certified by the U.S. Department of Labor and Veteran's Affairs (VA) with MoDOT.

The bridge maintenance worker performs bridge maintenance and repair and/or painting activities on bridges in the state highway system. Responsibilities are performed under direct supervision.

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. Based on your work experience, skills, and education, you will be hired at either the entry, intermediate, or senior level of this job title. As you continue to learn, acquire new skills, and gain experience, you can be promoted to a higher-level position.

A day in the life:

• Performs routine and emergency repairs to bridges, including concrete bridge repairs and structural steel repairs, paints and seals bridge caps, and performs deck repair and replacement.
• Performs painting of structural steel bridges, including hanging scaffolding, cleaning and preparing bridge surfaces for painting, and mixing and applying paint using conventional or airless paint sprayers and related equipment.
• Assists in preventative maintenance functions on bridges in the state highway system.
• Sets-up traffic control devices such as signs, cones, and flags; performs flagging responsibilities for traffic work zones.
• Operates vehicles and equipment to transport materials and crew to job sites; cleans and performs preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment.

What you’ll need for success:

• High School Diploma or GED/HiSET
• Valid Class B Commercial Driver's License with no air brake restrictions and interstate status (either Excepted Interstate [EI] or Non-Excepted [NI]).
• *Waiver* A passing grade on the written portion of the commercial driver's license (CDL) exam is required prior to hire
  date. 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]) within 60 days after being hired into this
  position.
• Employee will be required to pass a cardiopulmonary function test yearly, attend training on the use of respirators, and pass a respirator fit test every six months.
• Successful completion of a work simulation examination and a medical-physical examination.

Special working conditions and job characteristics:

• Job requires significant physical stamina and endurance.
• 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.

Why you’ll love MoDOT:

• You’ll play a key role in maintaining the seventh largest highway system in the United States.
• You’ll receive training opportunities and a chance to further your career.
• You’ll be able to take advantage of many benefits for you and your family while providing service to others in a culturally diverse workplace. Visit our CAREERS page to explore all we have to offer.

At MoDOT, 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 family-friendly environment, we
want to talk to you about joining our winning team.

Are you interested?

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 you to apply.

For questions about this position or the status of your application, please e-mail: sehr@modot.mo.gov.

Application and ALL requested documents must be received by the closing date on the job posting.

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.