Roadway Permits & Traffic Inspector

State of Missouri; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

MoDOT's Chesterfield Traffic Management Center is seeking a traffic specialist to review and approve work related to roadway access, traffic handling, and excavation on department right of way, and to perform inspections ensuring compliance with permit specifications. Responsibilities are performed under moderate supervision.

MoDOT will place candidates at entry or senior levels based on skills and experience.

Qualifications

• Two years of college or Associate's Degree in Engineering, Construction Technology, or related field.
• Two years of experience in construction inspection, highway design, traffic technician positions, or related field, OR
• Four years of experience in construction inspection, highway design, traffic technician positions, or related field

Responsibilities

• Prepares and issues permits to utility companies, contractors, developers, governmental entities, or individuals for work on department right of way with designated project specifications and requirements.
• Meets with contractors, developers, governmental entities, individuals, and utility companies to explain procedures and department policies on granting permits.
• Reviews and approves proposed plans for construction on department right of way for feasibility with regard to drainage, sight distance, landscaping, curbing, traffic flow, and related requirements; makes recommendation for modification; may coordinate permit work with other district departments.
• Reviews work zone requests and approves or restricts work zone activity based on the impact to traffic and the community.
• Conducts field inspections of projects and work zones, and performs measurements of traffic control devices to ensure compliance with departmental standards.

Education

Two years of college or Associate's Degree in Engineering/Construction Technology

Job description

MoDOT's Chesterfield Traffic Management Center is seeking a traffic specialist to review and approve work related to roadway access, traffic handling, and excavation on department right of way, and to perform inspections ensuring compliance with permit specifications. Responsibilities are performed under moderate supervision.

MoDOT will place candidates at entry or senior levels based on skills and experience.