Traffic Intern – Northwest District Office

State-of-Missour; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) in St. Joseph NW District Office is seeking a traffic intern to assist with roadway access, traffic handling, and excavation proposed on MoDOT right of way.

Responsibilities include inspections to ensure permit compliance and coordination with district staff. Requirements include enrollment in an ABET-accredited engineering program full-time, completion of 30 credit hours toward the degree, and a minimum GPA of 2.0.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in ABET-accredited engineering bachelor’s or post-bachelor’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

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

Education

ABET-accredited engineering bachelor’s or post-bachelor’s degree program

Job description

Job Location: St. Joseph NW District Office

Why you’ll love this position:

The traffic intern reviews and approves work relating to roadway access, traffic handling, and excavation proposed on department right of way, and performs inspections of projects to ensure compliance with specifications set forth in permits. Responsibilities are performed under moderate supervision.

What you’ll do:

• 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.

All you need for success:

• Enrolled in an ABET-accredited engineering bachelor’s or post-bachelor’s degree program full
  time (12+ credit hours).
• 30 credit hours completed/accepted toward current degree program. High school or other
  postsecondary program credits must be shown to be accepted by the current program through a
  degree transcript to apply.
• Possess and maintain an overall GPA of at least 2.0 out of 4.0, or equivalent.

Special Working Conditions:

• None

Preferred Qualifications

• None

More reasons to love this position:

MoDOT offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Visit ourCAREERS page to explore all we have to offer. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for MoDOT, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found HERE.

At MoDOT you will play a key role in maintaining the seventh largest highway system in the United States. 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 flexible environment, we want to talk to you about joining our winning team. MoDOT operates on shared values and your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values. CLICK HEREto view our mission, values, and tangible results. If you embrace these values, we welcome your application.

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The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.