Published date: August 28, 2025

 

 

APWA Missouri Chapter Updates

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Newsletter & Upcoming Events

Please email by August 27 to be included in September.

SAVE THE DATE

Engineers Without Borders – Gateway Professional Chapter Trivia Night!

When: October 25, 2025 @ 6:00 p.m. (registration starts at 5 p.m.)

$200/table of 8 (bring your own food and drink)

Sponsorship levels from $250 – $1,500

To sign up online: .

Reservations due by 10/17/2025

For more information, contact .

NOW TAKING APWA 2025 SPONSORS!

Are you looking to elevate your organization or company? Consider sponsoring the APWA MO Chapter today! Various sponsorship levels are available starting at $150 – $1,000+.

To sign up online: .

For more information: .

START PLANNING TODAY FOR THE FALL CONFERENCE!

WHEN: Wednesday, 10/1/25 – Friday, 10/3/25

WHERE: Margaritaville Lake Resort, Osage Beach

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS:

REGISTER:

SPONSOR: Contact Superstar Tricia Bohler () or Pam Hobbs () – several sponsorship levels are available.

For more information: contact Tricia () or Amy at ().

Help Sponsor the Museum of Transportation Big Truck Event!

WHEN: Saturday, September 27, 2025

*Trucks should be dropped off by Friday, September 26.

WHERE: National Museum of Transportation

Sponsors may have someone staff the truck and do demonstrations, or just drop trucks off for children to enjoy!

For questions, contact: .

Introduction to Paving Materials – PCC

History, mix design, production, and placement of Portland Cement Concrete. This class is designed for crew leaders and field level staff who are interested in learning about materials and engineering.

Contact: or 314-994-2451.

CLASS DATE: September 26, 2025

TIME: 7:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

LOCATION: Olivette City Center, 1140 Dielman Rd, 63132

Mid-MO Member & Guest Luncheon

Addressing the Housing Shortage in Jefferson City

Paul Samson/Luke Holtschneider

Jefferson City Regional Economic Partnership

Thursday, September 25, 2025 (11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.)

The Salvation Army – Center for Hope Family Shelter

927 Jefferson St. Jefferson City, MO 65101

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EQUIPMENT ROADEO

Mexico, MO

September 26, 2025

Thank you, , for hosting this event!

APWA Bocce Ball Happy Hour

Join us for a fun-filled evening of bocce!

WHERE: Milo’s Tavern on the Hill (5201 Wilson Ave.)

WHEN: Wednesday, October 22, 2025

TIME: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

RSVP: Jeff Banderet (417-860-6417 – call or text) or email .

WorkZone Job Postings

JOB POSTING – CITY OF COLUMBIA

Engineer

$63,906 to $93,302

Essential Functions:

  • Prepares, modifies, reviews, and/or submits engineering and construction designs, plans, reports, estimates, and specifications.
  • Collects and maintains data for engineering projects and departments. Analyzes and validates data.
  • Manages capital improvement projects from identification, prioritization, and design through construction and final acceptance.
  • Calculates and prepares cost estimates for construction projects, technical specifications, and written reports.
  • Conducts technical reviews on engineering and construction proposals, reports, plans, and calculations.
  • Ensures plans, specifications, estimates, and reports comply with local, state, and federal requirements and regulations.
  • Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.
  • Ensures projects follow the public process and comply with City ordinances.
  • Participates in public meetings, concept reviews, and communicates with customers.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB POSTING – CITY OF ST. CHARLES

Engineer III – SR. Project Manager – Design

$86,020 – $120,428 DOQ

The purpose of Engineer III is to oversee and manage the design of engineering projects within the City both those being completed as City capital improvement projects (CIP) and in connection with private development projects.

  • Supervises and assigns projects and duties to project managers, asst. project managers, technicians, right-of-way specialist, utility locator, and clerical support.
  • Performs quality control/assurance review of plans, specifications, and contract documents for projects within the City.
  • Prepares, assigns preparation, coordinates, and reviews technical reports, studies, procedures, and long-range plans.
  • Manages the City’s portfolio of design projects including quality, budget, and schedule.
  • Oversees preparation of Street Committee requests and all engineering transportation/traffic related approvals: traffic flow and safety concerns; traffic signals; stop-sign requests; traffic calming requests; street lighting; parking restrictions; and street signage in accordance with Department policies.
  • Issues transportation/traffic related work orders for Public Works street maintenance.
  • Analyzes traffic accidents, counts, and other data to recommend actions to improve traffic flow, signal operations and reduce hazards according to established AASHTO, MUTCD and other engineering criteria.
  • Oversees design, construction, and installation of traffic signals, signs, and pavement striping on City CIP projects and in connection with private development projects.
  • Oversees strategy, application, and administration of transportation/traffic related outside funding through East-West Gateway Council of Governments and St. Charles County Road Board.
  • Assists in the preparation of CIP plans for various engineering projects and activities.
  • Oversees management of property acquisition negotiations and condemnations.
  • Performs and/or oversees various civil engineering calculations, analyses, and studies including transportation, traffic, storm water, potable water, and waste water.
  • Performs and oversees document and plan review of public infrastructure projects being completed in connection with private development projects and assures compliance with City codes and standards.
  • Represents or assigns representation to various Boards and Committees including: Street Committee, Planning and Zoning, County Road Board, etc.
  • Reviews, investigates, and responds to various citizen reports, concerns, problems, and questions related to infrastructure planning, design, and stormwater.
  • Oversees the City’s NPDES Phase II Permit compliance.
  • Recommends employee selection, leave, training, transfer, promotion, and discipline.
  • Performs all job duties in compliance with the City of St. Charles Engineering Department’s Project Management Manual (PMM).

JOB POSTING – JEFFERSON CITY, MO

Wastewater Division Director

$82,260 -$123,401

The City of Jefferson is currently accepting applications for our next Wastewater Division Director within our Public Works Department. This position plans, organizes and directs the work of the Wastewater division. Develops capital projects, oversees construction and evaluates system performance; recommends system development projects; reviews financial assessments to ensure program viability; develops sewer use policies, user charges, safety practices, and responds to public concerns. Prepares grant applications and works with consultants and developers to promote growth of the utility with adequate capacity to meet the growing demands of the community. Ensure compliance with City, State and federal regulations.

JOB POSTING – CITY OF DES PERES

Street Maintenance Worker

$53,363 – $74,708

The City of Des Peres is seeking an individual to serve as a Street Maintenance Worker. Under the supervision of the Street Superintendent and Street Foreman, this position performs skilled and semi-skilled manual work and equipment operation in maintaining city streets, sidewalks, street trees, public grounds and facilities.

Street Maintenance Workers are part of the Streets Division within the Department of Public Works. This team is responsible for performing a variety of tasks related to the maintenance and improvement of city trees, streets, sidewalks, bridges, and public rights-of-way. Works as part of a team to ensure safe and well-maintained public infrastructure, including seasonal operations like snow removal and storm clean-up.

Must possess a valid Missouri CDL Driver’s license or the ability to obtain one within six months. Must be able to operate motorized equipment such as pickups, dump trucks, and skid-steers. Good driving record to be maintained during period of employment. Primary responsibilities will consist of physical/manual labor outdoors in varied weather conditions, performing tasks such as asphalt and concrete repair, snow removal, and forestry work. This position requires the ability to speak effectively and interact with the general public, and to communicate both oral and written instructions to work crews. The preferred candidate would have a minimum 3 years of experience in street maintenance and/or public works operations, but candidates with less experience will also be considered.

JOB POSTING – CITY OF ST. PETERS

Project Manager

$37.45 – #39.74/hr DOQ

The City of St. Peters is looking for a dedicated, detail-oriented professional with a passion for project management to join the Facilities Management team. This Project Manager will collaborate with key stakeholders to develop, plan and implement a multitude of capital projects within the municipal government. Additionally, the Project Manager role will focus heavily on complex building systems, upgrades, replacements, and improvements to ensure compliant and efficient long-term sustainability. If you have a passion for problem-solving this is the role for you! The City is seeking qualified candidates that enjoy challenges and opportunities for success.

This is a new position budgeted for FY26 – hired candidate will not be able to start until after 10/1/2025.

JOB POSTING – CITY OF SUNSET HILLS

Municipal Engineer

Starting: $69,953; DOQ

The position is responsible for the planning and design review of public infrastructure within the City of Sunset Hills. This role involves collaborating with internal and external stakeholders and ensuring projects comply with all applicable codes and regulations. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated individual with a strong background in civil engineering, project management, and related fields.

JOB POSTING – CITY OF ELLISVILLE

Maintenance Worker

$40,974 – $60,936

The City of Ellisville Public Works Department is seeking a full-time maintenance worker to assist in general maintenance of parks, streets and public property. Must be able to operate/maintain light mechanical and commercial grounds keeping equipment. Requires H.S. diploma or equivalent and valid Class “E” Chauffeur’s Driver’s License or ability to obtain within 6 months. A Class “B” Commercial Driver’s License is preferred. Certain physical requirements are necessary to perform job responsibilities. Salary range $40,974 – $60,936 plus great benefits. Applications available at City Hall, Mon. – Fri., 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on our website at . Position open until filled. EOE

JOB POSTING – CITY OF ST. LOUIS

Civil Engineer III

$62,738 – $93,886

Incumbents in this position provide professional civil engineering services and oversee the design, inspection and management of construction projects for the Board of Public Service (BPS). Duties include preparing technical engineering design plans and specifications for bridges, streets and buildings as well as reviewing plans provided by consultants; preparing projected cost estimates; supervising and inspecting construction projects; providing guidance and writing change orders; maintaining construction project notes; and preparing project status reports.

Please email by August 27 to be included in September.

American Public Works Association

1200 Main Street, Suite 1400

Kansas City, MO 64105-2100

Toll Free (800) 848-2792 | Local (816) 472-6100 | Fax (816) 472-1610

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