Traffic Permits Specialist | Career Ladder

MIssouri Department of Transportation; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) in Chesterfield, MO, invites applications for a Traffic Specialist at the Chesterfield Traffic Management Center. The role reviews and approves roadway access, traffic handling, and excavation on MoDOT rights of way, and conducts inspections to ensure permit compliance, under moderate supervision.

MoDOT offers a CAREER-LADDER path where you may start at entry or senior level based on skills and experience, with opportunities for promotion without the

Qualifications

• Two years of college or an Associate's Degree in Engineering, Construction Technology, or a related field, and two years of related work experience.
• Alternatively, four years of experience in construction inspection, highway design, or traffic technician roles.

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.

Skills

Construction inspection

Highway design understanding

Traffic control knowledge

Education

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

Four years of experience in construction inspection, highway design, traffic technician positions, or related field

Job description

Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) in Chesterfield, MO, invites applications for a Traffic Specialist at the Chesterfield Traffic Management Center. The role reviews and approves roadway access, traffic handling, and excavation on MoDOT rights of way, and conducts inspections to ensure permit compliance, under moderate supervision.

MoDOT offers a CAREER-LADDER path where you may start at entry or senior level based on skills and experience, with opportunities for promotion without the