Field Construction Tech Intern — Testing & Inspections

State of Missouri; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Missouri Department of Transportation in Jefferson City seeks a technical field intern (construction technician) to support the Construction and Materials Division. The role performs semi-skilled technical duties under moderate supervision, including basic construction tests, measurements, and reporting results.

You will assist in inspecting plants, maintaining records, and entering project data into computer systems. This internship is wage-based, with typical hours Mon–Fri, 7:30 a.m.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a relevant 2-year/associate’s degree program full-time (12+ credit hours).
• 30 credit hours completed toward current degree program.
• GPA of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic construction tests such as air, slump, moisture, compaction, aggregate gradation, and density; reports results to supervisor.
• Performs measurements, computations, or other work in preparing final plans, change orders, and contractor payment estimates.
• Assists in inspection of bituminous and portland cement concrete plants and/or grading, base, bituminous or concrete paving.
• Maintains records and prepares reports pertaining to inspections; keeps supervisor informed of activities or unusual conditions; ensures projects meet department standards.
• Enters and records information regarding construction projects into computer programs.

Skills

Basic math skills

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's degree program in progress

30 credit hours completed toward current degree

GPA 2.0 minimum

Job description

Missouri Department of Transportation in Jefferson City seeks a technical field intern (construction technician) to support the Construction and Materials Division. The role performs semi-skilled technical duties under moderate supervision, including basic construction tests, measurements, and reporting results.

You will assist in inspecting plants, maintaining records, and entering project data into computer systems. This internship is wage-based, with typical hours Mon–Fri, 7:30 a.m.