Bridge Maintenance Supervisor - Springfield

This position will not be effective until on or after January 1, 2026.

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: Bridge Maintenance Facility, 2455 N Mayfair Ave, Springfield, MO 65803 , Building L

If selected for further consideration, you will be contacted to schedule an interview for Wednesday, October 15, 2025.

Why you’ll love this position:

The bridge maintenance supervisor directs, trains, and supervises crews in the repair and painting of bridges in the state highway system. Responsibilities are performed under general supervision.

What you'll do:

• Trains and supervises personnel in performing varied bridge maintenance tasks including superstructure, substructure and expansion device repairs, concrete replacement, bridge deck repair, erection of structural steel beams, steel fabrication, and related activities.
• Trains and supervises crews in the cleaning and painting of structural steel bridges, and the handling and transporting of hazardous waste.
• Directs the set up of the work site, including traffic control devices such as signs, flags, cones, and arrow boards; directs flagging responsibilities for traffic through work zones.
• Directs training of the crew on bridge maintenance procedures, safety, equipment operations, traffic control, and emergency procedures; reviews work progress of crew.
• Assigns and supervises routine cleaning and preventative maintenance of vehicles and equipment; contacts service representatives for repairs as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED/HiSET
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License with 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.
• Seven years of experience in bridge maintenance, special maintenance, or bridge inspection.
• 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.

If you have questions about this position, please contact: Southwest District Human Resources at SWHR@modot.mo.gov .

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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