Technical Field Intern; Materials Technician

Note for internal applicants: Successful candidates already at rates above the posted salary will be evaluated on an individual basis to determine final salary outcome.

Job Location:

Central Office, 1617 Missouri Boulevard, Jefferson City, MO

This position is available in the Geotechnical Section of the Construction & Materials Division.

The technical field intern (Materials Technician) performs semi-skilled technical duties in the sampling, testing, and/or inspection of materials used in highway construction and maintenance projects. Responsibilities are performed under moderate supervision.

• Performs laboratory testing of soils, aggregates, and rock cores; such as sample preparation, Atterberg limits, moisture content, direct shear tests, consolidation tests, standard proctor testing, unconfined compressive strength test, etc.
• Utilizes computers, electronic systems, and testing equipment for data entry, data collection, analysis, and preparation of laboratory testing reports.
• Performs calculations, reports test results, notifies supervisor of deviations from standards, and maintains records of testing activities.
• May attend American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) or American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) equivalent certification programs and classes if not already certified (pending program availability).
• Operates automated lab equipment, basic hand tools, and wet saws in a safe manner; clean lab and equipment regularly; and prioritize and track samples.

All you need for success:

• Enrolled in a relevant 2-year/associate’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.

• This is a wage, non-benefits eligible position, working no more than 1,039 hours per year.
• The typical working hours are Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Job is physically demanding and requires prolonged periods of standing and frequent lifting.
• Job requires outdoor and/or laboratory work that involves exposure to physical hazards, health and safety risks, and/or adverse or otherwise undesirable characteristics in the environment, including (but not limited to) exposure to hazardous chemicals, dust, fumes, hot ovens, power tools, and other equipment.
• Basic math skills, consistent with high school level algebra, will be necessary to perform many of this title’s duties.
• Job may require occasional, statewide, overnight travel.

• MoDOT is looking for team members who align with our preferred employee qualities. Please click the following link to learn more about our preferred employee qualities. Preferred Employee Qualities | Missouri Department of Transportation

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 our CAREERS 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.  to view our mission, values, and tangible results. If you embrace these values, we welcome your application.

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