Assistant Bridge Maintenance Supervisor - Poplar Bluff or Malden

Application Deadline: 12/29/2024

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: Poplar Bluff or Malden, MO

Why you’ll love this position:

The assistant bridge maintenance supervisor performs and supervises the activities of bridge maintenance crews in the repair and painting of bridges in the state highway system. Responsibilities are performed under moderate supervision.

What you’ll do:

• Supervises crews in routine maintenance/repair and emergency repairs of bridges, including setting falsework to support bridge to carry traffic while repairs are performed.
• Supervises crews in the painting and surface cleaning of structural steel bridges, the hanging of scaffolds and safety lines, and the handling and transporting of hazardous waste.
• Assigns tasks and equipment for daily activities; coordinates, schedules and assigns bridge maintenance operations.
• Provides training to employees on work zone set up, proper flagging techniques, traffic control procedures, personal safety, and equipment operation.
• Assists supervisor in maintaining purchase, supply, inventory, usage and materials records; maintains personnel records and reports.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED/HiSET
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License with tanker endorsement, no air brake restriction, and interstate status (either Excepted Interstate [EI] or Non-Excepted Interstate [NI]).
• 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.
• May require certification as a welder in the overhead position and appropriate methods.
• Six years of experience in roadway or bridge 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.

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.

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

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• State of Missouri

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