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Job Description
Note for internal applicants: Successful candidates already at rates above the posted salary will be evaluated on an individual basis to determine final salary outcome.
Job Location: St. Joseph, MO
Why you’ll love this position:
The district maintenance and traffic engineer provides district-wide oversight, technical expertise and quality assurance of district maintenance operations; plans, coordinates, and manages district traffic engineering operations; and supervises routine maintenance of state bridges in the district. Responsibilities are performed under general supervision.
What you’ll do:- Provides direction, supervises and coordinates district maintenance, traffic, special crews and equipment activities.
- Investigates highway incidents, supervises emergency response situations, and conducts field inspection trips to monitor maintenance, traffic and special crew activity.
- Provides district-wide oversight and quality assurance of assigned operations functions including providing technical expertise and advice on area operations.
- Coordinates, distributes, and tracks district operating budget; transfers district resources to meet funding needs, plans for future district operational needs, and prioritizes projects and activities based on established budget.
- Communicates with area leaders, the public, and community organizations regarding department goals and objectives; responds to inquiries, complaints, and requests for information from legislators, public officials, the general public, media, and internal customers.
All you need for success:
Minimum Qualifications- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university curriculum.
- Licensed as a Professional Engineer in the State of Missouri.
- Eight years of experience in highway or transportation engineering
Special Working Conditions:- Job requires exposure to moderately adverse and undesirable environmental conditions.
- This title requires advanced accreditation or licensure which is only available to holders of specific postsecondary degrees.
Preferred Qualifications:- None
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.
If you have questions about this position please contact: NWHR@MoDOT.mo.gov -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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State of Missouri
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