Office Tech - Maintenance Division (SE District) at State of Missouri – Sikeston, Missouri

Application Deadline: 08/05/2025

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.

This position may be filled at one of three levels based on knowledge, skills, and abilities. The entry salary is posted above, an Intermediate starting salary of $41,685.12 and a Senior starting salary of $48,621.60.

Job Location: Selected candidate may report to offices in Sikeston, Willow Springs, or Poplar Bluff.

Why you’ll love this position:

The maintenance technician provides paraprofessional support in connection with the maintenance of roadways. Responsibilities are performed under direct supervision.

MoDOT will bring candidates onto the team as entry-level, intermediate, or senior level, based on your skills and experience. 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. As you continue to learn, acquire new skills, and gain experience, you can be promoted to a higher-level position.

• Collects data for field, bridge and roadside maintenance projects.
• May coordinate supply and material movement within the district.
• Collects data from vendors, contractors, and governmental agencies for operations in assigned areas.
• Verifies and processes payments to vendors, political subdivisions, and contractors.
• Purchases materials, parts, equipment and supplies within predetermined limits; prepares and processes purchase orders by determining product specifications, searching for vendors, and monitoring vendor contracts for accuracy of delivered goods.
• Maintains databases and spreadsheets related to fleet management, facilities management, procurement, and/or equipment repair.
• Supports the research of vendors and products to locate appropriate commodities and services.
• Coordinate the Winter Strike Team, including scheduling with other districts, maintaining event database, and supporting Customer Service and the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) during winter operations.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED/HiSET

Special Working Conditions:

• 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• None

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.

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

Contact Details: sehr@modot.mo.gov