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Application Deadline: 11/22/2026

Only current MoDOT employees will be considered for this position.

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: West Plains, MO

Why you’ll love this position: The maintenance crew leader assigns and monitors the work of a crew and trains employees performing highway maintenance duties while also performing these same activities. Responsibilities are performed under moderate supervision.

Job Details - More reasons to love this position 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. 

Contact Details - If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact: If you have questions about this position, please contact: sehr@modot.mo.gov

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

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.

Responsibilities

- Leads crews during maintenance operations, including setting up work zones, mowing, patching, overlaying, grading, sealing, cleaning ditches, mudjacking, replacing concrete, repairing bridge decks, removing snow, maintaining signs and striping roadways.
- Operates highway maintenance equipment, including tractors, dozers, loaders, trucks, graders and snowplows.
- Oversees material usage in the field and may prepare and submit supply, inventory, material, and building reports; assists in maintaining employee records.
- Oversees routine maintenance of equipment, buildings and grounds.
- Inspects bridges and roadways to determine maintenance needs, work progress and results of completed work.
- Trains employees in equipment operation, including safety, and in the maintenance of vehicles, equipment, buildings and grounds.
- Performs lead worker responsibilities, including providing general instruction, assigning and reviewing work, coaching and training, and providing input to the supervisor on staffing decisions and performance management.

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