Materials Inspector Series: Career Ladder Path

State of Missouri; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Paid leave and holidays

Health insurance

Job summary

Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is seeking a Materials Inspector for the St. Louis District Office in Chesterfield, MO.

This CAREER-LADDER position offers opportunities for advancement as you gain experience and skills, with work performed under moderate supervision. You will sample and test construction materials like steel, pipe, paint, asphalt, and cement to ensure conformity with specifications and approve or reject materials for use in state highway projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university.
• OSHA 10-Hour Certification required within 90 days.
• Certification to operate nuclear gauges may be required.
• Successful completion of a work simulation examination and a medical-physical examination.

Responsibilities

• Samples and tests general construction materials (steel, pipe, paint, asphalt, cement) to ensure conformance to specifications and approve/reject material.
• Sample and test aggregate production for quality and gradation at quarries supplying materials.
• Prepare samples for bituminous trial mixes and coordinate with contractor on trial mix information.
• Perform duties of inspector in charge at plants producing bituminous mixtures to determine conformity and approve/reject material.
• Inspect prestressed or precast concrete and perform special sampling and testing on federal aid projects.

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

OSHA 10-Hour Certification

Nuclear gauges certification (may be required)

Job description

Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is seeking a Materials Inspector for the St. Louis District Office in Chesterfield, MO.

This CAREER-LADDER position offers opportunities for advancement as you gain experience and skills, with work performed under moderate supervision. You will sample and test construction materials like steel, pipe, paint, asphalt, and cement to ensure conformity with specifications and approve or reject materials for use in state highway projects.