Waiver of minimum requirements may be considered. Substitutions may be allowed.

This is a hourly position that is not benefits-eligible.

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.

The general laborer performs routine semi-skilled work related to the maintenance of the state's roadways and facilities. 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.

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• Maintains state highway systems, including filling roadway joints and cracks and patching potholes; flagging and directing traffic; loading, unloading, spreading, and hauling materials and supplies; cutting and clearing brush; removing trash and debris from roadsides; cleaning and clearing ditches.
• Maintains, cleans, and repairs state highway facilities, including cleaning curbs and gutters, painting buildings and equipment; and servicing equipment and machinery.
• May perform roadside duties, including mowing and spraying, planting grass seed, trees, flowers, or shrubbery; pruning and removal of trees; operating tree transplanter, chipping brush and removing debris.
• Cleans and performs routine maintenance on vehicles, equipment, buildings and grounds.
• May install or remove pavement markings and clean striping equipment.

What you'll need for success:

• Waiver of minimum requirements may be considered. Substitutions may be allowed.
• Valid Driver's License
• High School Diploma or GED/HiSET must be obtained within 12 months of hire.
• 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, including the ability to move materials by hand, operate hand tools, and perform stationary flagging.
• Job requires outdoor work that involves exposure to physical hazards, health and safety risks, and/or adverse or otherwise undesirable characteristics in the environment, including 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.
• Job may require overtime and nighttime work.
• 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.
• 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 your application.

For questions about this position, or to check the status of your application, please e-mail: NWHR@MODOT.mo.gov

Your application and ALL requested documents must be received by the closing date on this 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.