General Laborer (Seasonal)- Kennett

Job Summary - Why you'll love this position

Job Location:

Kennett, MO This position will work full-time hours for a limited 6-month season. This is a temporary position and is not benefits-eligible. Why you'll love this position:

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YouTube PREVIEW 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. Responsibilities - What you'll do What you'll do: 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. Qualifications - All you need for success

Minimum Qualifications:

Valid Driver's License High School Diploma or GED/HiSET must be obtained within 12 months of hire. Class B CDL exam with tanker endorsement, no air brake restrictions, and interstate status (either Excepted Interstate [EI] or Non-Excepted Interstate [NI]) must be obtained within 12 months of hire. Successful completion of a work simulation examination and a medical-physical examination.

Special Working Conditions:

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 Details - More reasons to love this position 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.

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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. Contact Details - If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact:

Contact Details:

sehr@modot.mo.gov The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.