About this opportunity
City of Springfield MO lists this Maintenance Worker opportunity in springfield, Missouri. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Salary : $42,536.00 - $53,643.20 Annually
Location : Springfield, MO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number:
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 03/06/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
No matter where you work at the City, you are making an impact!
Learn about Maintenance Workers across the City
As a Maintenance Worker for the City of Springfield, you will have the opportunity to serve the community working in a variety of capacities and departments such as Environmental Services or Public Works. Maintenance Workers assist in the repair and maintenance of city streets, sewers, waterways, bridges, parks, right-of-ways, watersheds, grounds, and/or other city property. Maintenance Workers also perform equipment operation such as dump trucks, salt spreaders, snow plows, and other similar equipment.
Our Maintenance Workers work year-round maintaining our streets, sewers, bridges, waterways, and public grounds to ensure our community continues to be one of the best to be a part of.
We have amazing benefits including employer-paid retirement and health insurance for employees. Have questions about benefits? Click !
If selected for an interview, you will receive email communication from us to schedule a time.
Learn more about the Maintenance Worker position in the video below!
Qualifications and Requirements
Experience, Education, and Training A minimum of one year of experience (or 6 months if candidate has direct City of Springfield experience in one of these areas) in the operation of dump trucks, flusher trucks, skid-steer loaders, front-end loaders or comparable equipment operation;
OR One year of maintenance and/or construction work comparable to work completed in the Parks, Environmental Services & Public Works Departments in such areas as street/road work, grounds work, maintaining sports fields, agriculture, and sewer or utility pipe line work.
Licensing/Certification Must take and pass, at minimum, the written portion of the Commercial Drivers License (CDL) exam (permit) within 90 days of hire.
A class "B" CDL, at minimum, must then be obtained within the probationary period.
Some assignments require the driver to have the ability to operate a vehicle with airbrakes.
Candidates must possess endorsements such as tanker and/or a class "A" license in order to qualify for some assignments.
Candidates must obtain and maintain CPR and First Aid Certification within the probationary period.
Functions
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Other Requirements
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability and Vet
The City of Springfield promotes equal employment opportunities to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
Individuals with disabilities who believe they will need an accommodation to undergo any part of the interview, examination, or pre-employment process, should request a reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to the testing or appointment. Requests should be requested by contacting City of Springfield Human Resources by phone, , or in person at the Municipal Busch Building, 840 Boonville Ave. Springfield, MO 65802.
Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in the United States as established by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment. We are committed to a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug testing is required.
All interested candidates MUST complete the City of Springfield on-line application in its entirety. The candidate profile must include all employment history with accurate and complete information prior to submission. Resumes alone will not be accepted as the application, but they may be submitted as supplemental documentation.
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The following questions are specific to the position you are applying for, and must be completed accurately. The information you provide below must be reflected in the experience, education, or volunteer work provided in your application above. A response of 'see resume' will not be accepted. I understand.
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How much related experience do you possess in the operation of dump trucks, flusher trucks, skid-steer loaders, front-end loaders, commercial type mowers or comparable equipment operation? I do not have any related experience
Less than 1 year
1 year
2 years
3 or more years
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How much related experience do you possess in maintenance and/or construction work in such areas as street/road work, grounds work, maintaining sports fields, agriculture, and sewer or utility pipe line work? I do not have any experience
Less than 1 year
1 year
2 years
3 or more years
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Do you have at least 6 months of direct City of Springfield experience in maintenance, construction and/or equipment operation as listed above? Yes
No
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Please describe your experience as it relates to the Maintenance Worker position.
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Please describe any and all licenses or certifications you possess as related to this job.
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Were you referred by a current City employee to apply for this position? Yes
No
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If yes, please state the full name of the City employee who referred you to this position.
Required Question
Worksite address
springfield, MO, 65897, US
Who can apply
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