POSITION CLOSES ON 06/16/2022

The pavement specialist assists with pavement type selections and pavement rehabilitation strategies; assists in sampling and analyzing data for pavement solutions during construction and maintenance activities. Responsibilities are performed under moderate supervision.

This opening is for one of our CAREER-LADDER positions which offers the opportunity for career advancement without having to participate in the competitive selection interview process. Based on your work experience, skills, and education, you will be hired at either the entry, intermediate, or senior level of this job title. As you continue to learn, acquire new skills, and gain experience, you can be promoted to a higher-level position.

A day in the life:

• Participates in the district pavement planning process to ensure proper pavement treatments for state roads are prepared and available based on budgets, pavement conditions, and department asset management plan.
• Assists in developing and communicating the annual district pavement plan for all pavement-related activities.
• Assists in ensuring quality work is performed on the pavement plan by identifying and tracking the performance of pavement maintenance and improvement products; participates in pre-operations meetings, equipment calibration, equipment operation, and determining application rates.
• Collects pavement data, compares treatment life expectancies with actual performance, and compares strategies to utilize funds effectively.
• Participates in district core team meetings.

What you'll need for success:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university curriculum.

Special working conditions and job characteristics:

• Job requires exposure to physical hazards, health and safety risks, and/or adverse or otherwise undesirable characteristics in the environment.
• Job may require operation of vehicles to plow snow and spread ice control materials.

Why you'll love MoDOT:

• You'll play a key role in maintaining the seventh largest highway system in the United States.
• You'll receive training opportunities and a chance to further your career.
• You'll be able to take advantage of many benefits for you and your family while providing service to others in a culturally diverse workplace. Visit our CAREERS page to explore all we have to offer.

At MoDOT, 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 family-friendly environment, we want to talk to you about joining our winning team.

Are you interested?

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.

For questions about this position, or to check the status of your application, please e-mail: kristina.hodges@modot.mo.gov .

Your application and ALL requested documents must be received by the closing date on this job posting.

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.