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Job Description
This position will be filled at a salary no higher than the posted maximum salary.
Job Location: 600 NE Colbern Road, Lee's Summit, MO 64086
Why you’ll love this position:
The materials intern samples and tests general construction and maintenance materials to ensure that materials and products used in state highway construction and maintenance activities comply with specifications. Responsibilities are performed under moderate supervision.
A day in the life:- Samples and tests general construction materials such as steel, pipe, paint, asphalt, and cement to determine if materials conform to specifications and approves/rejects material for intended use.
- Samples and tests fine and course aggregate production for quality and gradation specification compliance at quarries supplying materials for department projects and approves/rejects material.
- Prepares samples for bituminous trial mixes; coordinates with contractor on trial mix information.
- May perform duties of inspector in charge at plants producing bituminous mixtures to determine if the material produced conforms to specifications and approves or rejects the material.
- May perform inspections of prestressed or precast concrete and special sampling and testing of materials required on federal aid projects.
- May maintain records of test results, production records, and reports of general materials and aggregates approved for each project or for maintenance use.
- Performs other responsibilities as required or assigned.
What you'll 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 and job characteristics:- 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:
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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State of Missouri
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No matter where you are in your career, whether entry level or senior level, a career with the State of Missouri will challenge you to grow both personally and professionally. Though one employer, there is no shortage of exciting opportunities as there are many career paths you may take within the State. If you are searching for a job that transforms lives, including your own, a career with the State of Missouri is the perfect fit!
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