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The Missouri Department of Transportation will host a job fair on Wednesday, August 9, at the Northwest District Office in St. Joseph, which will focus on hiring multiple full-time maintenance workers.

According to MO-Dot, their maintenance workers “perform routine, entry-level duties related to the maintenance of the state’s roadways and facilities.”

Pay for full-time maintenance employees starts at $19.08 per hour with benefits including retirement, paid vacation, sick and parental leave, and medical, vision, and dental insurance. The position is also eligible for an additional $3 to $6 per hour when working in winter/emergency operations activities.

The job fair is scheduled for Wednesday, August 9 from 10 A.M. until 2 P.M. at the Northwest District office at 3602 North Belt Highway in St. Joseph. Applicants should bring a valid driver’s license, and active email address is required.

The interview, pre-employment drug screening, background check, medical, physical, and work simulations may be administered on-site. Conditional offers may be made and start dates could be determined.