This position will be filled based on previous experience as an engineering student intern. The entry salary is posted above, with year-two rate of $ 2 1.91 per hour
and year-three rate of $23.44 per hour. Job Location: Willow Springs Regional Office The traffic intern d uties may range from technician-level to entry-level professional depending on student knowledge, skills, and abilities. Reviews work relating to roadway access, traffic handling, and excavation proposed on department right of way, and performs inspections of projects to ensure compliance with specifications set forth in permits. Responsibilities are performed under moderate supervision.
What you'll do: - Reviews work zone requests for work zone activity's impact to traffic and the community.
- Determines traffic volume on roadways and codes data for computer processing and provides recommendations.
- Attends meetings with contractors, developers, governmental entities, individuals, and utility companies to explain procedures and department policies on granting permits.
- May issue permits; assists in the review, preparation, documentation, and inspection of permit activities.
- Performs initial field site reviews by documenting existing conditions using photo logs and video.
- Attends field inspections of projects and work zones and performs measurements of traffic control devices to ensure compliance with departmental standards.
- Performs routine monitoring of field traffic devices such as signs, signals, and roadway marking, with limited decision-making capabilities.
- Interacts with internal and external customers in order to answer traffic-related questions, respond to complaints and
requests, or to discuss traffic control ordinances, plans, policies, and procedures.
Minimum Qualifications - Must be enrolled in a relevant bachelor's or post-bachelor's degree program; for engineering candidates, program must be ABET-accredited.
- Must possess, and maintain, an overall GPA of 2.0 or higher out of 4.0.
- Must have completed at least 30 credit hours.
Special working conditions and job characteristics: - Job requires exposure to physical hazards, health and safety risks, and/or adverse or otherwise undesirable characteristic in the environment.
More reasons to love this position: MoDOT offers an excellent benefits package that includes a pension plan, paid leave and holidays, health insurance coverage and educational assistance. Visit our CAREERS page to explore all we have to offer. 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.
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 have questions about this position, please contact: sehr@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.
What you'll do: - Prepares and issues permits to utility companies, contractors, developers, governmental entities, or individuals for work on department right of way with designated project specifications and requirements.
- Meets with contractors, developers, governmental entities, individuals, and utility companies to explain procedures and department policies on granting permits.
- Reviews and approves proposed plans for construction on department right of way for feasibility with regard to drainage, sight distance, landscaping, curbing, traffic flow, and related requirements; makes recommendation for modification; may coordinate permit work with other district departments.
- Reviews work zone requests and approves or restricts work zone activity based on the impact to traffic and the community.
- Conducts field inspections of projects and work zones, and performs measurements of traffic control devices to ensure compliance with departmental standards.
All you need for success: - Must be enrolled in a relevant bachelor's or post-bachelor's degree program; for engineering candidates, program must be ABET-accredited.
- Must possess, and maintain, an overall GPA of 2.0 or higher out of 4.0.
- Must have completed at least 30 credit hours.
Special Working Conditions: Preferred Qualifications 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.
Contact Details: Central District Human Resources . kchr@modot.mo.gov , kristina.hodges@modot.mo.gov , sehr@modot.mo.gov , SWHR@modot.mo.gov , nehrmocareersteam@modot.mo.gov , nwhr@modot.mo.gov , cohrmocareers@modot.mo.gov , Central District Human Resources ( districts will delete all email address except theirs)
The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Closing Date/Time: 2024-05-01
