Materials Inspector Series: Elevate Highway Quality

State-of-Missour; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) seeks a materials inspector for the St. Louis District Office in Chesterfield, MO. The role tests construction materials and ensures compliance with specs, with opportunities across entry to senior levels under a CAREER-LADDER framework.

Responsibilities include sampling, testing, coordinating bituminous mixes, and potential inspections at plants. Requires engineering degree, OSHA 10, and possible nuclear gauges certification.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree required.
• Nuclear gauges certification may be required.
• OSHA 10-Hour Certification required within 90 days.
• Successful completion of work simulation and medical-physical examinations.

Responsibilities

• Sample and test general construction materials to ensure specifications.
• Sample and test aggregate production for quality/compliance at quarries.
• Prepare samples for bituminous mixes and coordinate with contractors.
• Possibly act as inspector in charge at plants producing bituminous mixtures.
• Inspect prestressed or precast concrete and test materials for federal projects.

Skills

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Nuclear gauges certification

OSHA 10-Hour Certification

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Nuclear gauges certification

OSHA 10-Hour Certification

Job description

Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) seeks a materials inspector for the St. Louis District Office in Chesterfield, MO. The role tests construction materials and ensures compliance with specs, with opportunities across entry to senior levels under a CAREER-LADDER framework.

Responsibilities include sampling, testing, coordinating bituminous mixes, and potential inspections at plants. Requires engineering degree, OSHA 10, and possible nuclear gauges certification.