About this role
<p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Requisition Id:</strong> 4605 </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Salary: $47,100.00 - $58,776.00 </strong></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Salary Grade: </strong><span contenteditable="false">S7</span> </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Job Location: </strong>George O White Nursery (LICKI1) </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Closing Date: July 24, 2026</strong></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><em>Our Culture: The Missouri Department of Conservation supports a culture of trusted professionals that is dedicated to our mission, responsible stewards, and believe in One MDC.</em></span></strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">To learn more about the job, feel free to contact the hiring supervisor,Anthony T Goetz at [email protected] or at573 2559561x4770, during regular business hours. We would love to hear from you!</span></span></p><div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Summary/Objective</b></H2> </div><div><p>Keep vehicles and equipment in safe and operating condition.</p> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Essential Job Duties</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li>Schedule equipment repairs and follow up on completion.</li> <li>Identify, diagnose, and troubleshoot vehicle and equipment issues.</li> <li>Repair and maintain vehicles, tractors, construction equipment, ATVs, generators, outboards, boats, etc.</li> <li>Conduct safety inspections.</li> <li>Perform welding and fabrication projects.</li> <li>Order supplies and complete paperwork.</li> </ul> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Ancillary Job Duties</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li>Other duties as assigned.</li> </ul> </div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Education and Experience</b></H2> </div><ul style="margin-top:0.0;margin-bottom:0.0"><li>High school diploma or GED/HiSET required. </li><li>Three (3) years of experience as a mechanic. </li><li>Welding and fabrication experience preferred. </li><li>Forklift Certification. </li><li>Must obtain and maintain Missouri State Motor Vehicle Inspection Certification within 6 months of employment. Department will pay for the Certification. </li><li>Must obtain and maintain a Class A CDL within 6 months of employment. Department may pay as needed. </li></ul></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities</b></H2> </div><ul style="margin-top:0.0;margin-bottom:0.0"><li>Ability to work independently on a job site with little direct supervision. </li><li>Ability to perform all types of welding and fabricate specialized equipment. </li><li>Knowledge to perform a major overhaul of diesel or gasoline engines, transmissions and other mechanical equipment. </li><li>Ability to make independent decisions and act quickly and decisively on the determined course of action. </li><li>Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with other Department employees and the general public. </li><li>Ability to work varying hours and shifts. </li><li>Ability to travel and stay overnight occasionally. </li></ul></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Work Environment</b></H2> </div><ul style="margin-top:0.0;margin-bottom:0.0"><li>Occasionally perform outdoors where hot, cold, wet and/or humid conditions exist. </li><li>May be subject to exposure to mechanical oils, fumes or airborne particles and work near moving mechanical parts. </li><li>Frequently exposed to loud noises which may require the use of hearing protection. </li></ul></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Physical Abilities</b></H2> </div><ul style="margin-top:0.0;margin-bottom:0.0"><li>Frequently operate tools and heavy equipment safely. </li><li>Frequently communicate and exchange accurate information. </li><li>Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less, three-dimensional vision, and precise hand-eye coordination. </li><li>Regularly lift up to 50 pounds, correctly lift up to 100 pounds or more. </li><li>Concentrated attention is required at all times. </li><li>Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function. </li></ul></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><u><i><b>Disclaimer</b></i></u></H2> </div><div><p><em>This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; an employee will also perform other reasonably related job responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required. The Missouri Department of Conservation reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. Management reserves the right to change job descriptions, job duties, functions, and requirements.</em></p> </div></div></div><p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b>Exemption Status/Special Notes</b></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">This position has been determined to be <b>Nonexempt</b> according to the Fair Labor Standards Act. Employees must agree to accept compensatory time in lieu of cash payments in accordance with the Department's Compensatory Time Off and Overtime Policy. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Salaried and hourly employees are expected to use a mobile device-cellular phone for Department business, as needed. </span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">MDC promotes a Tobacco-Free (smoke and smokeless) working environment.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">The Department of Conservation will only hire United States citizens and aliens authorized to work in the United States. All new employees will be required to complete an "Employment Eligibility Verification" (Form I-9) and produce requested documentation after employment.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Candidates seeking initial employment or re-employment must submit to a drug screen following offer of employment.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">All persons employed with the state of Missouri shall file all state income tax forms and pay all state income taxes owed.</span></span></p>