2027 Summer Traffic Intern - Jefferson City

Job Summary - Why you’ll love this position

The traffic intern assists with reviews of 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.

Responsibilities - What you’ll do

A day in the life:

• Assists with preparing and issuing permits to utility companies, contractors, developers, governmental entities, or individuals for work on department right of way with designated project specifications and requirements.
• May meet with contractors, developers, governmental entities, individuals, and utility companies to explain procedures and department policies on granting permits.
• Reviews 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 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.
• Prepares reports and correspondence for presentation in department and public meetings.
• Submits proposals and studies to supervisor or to the Traffic Division for review and approval.
• Assists department personnel with access, utility and other traffic related issues.
• May assist traffic engineer with striping layouts, signal observation studies, traffic studies, and lighting requests.
• May review, inspect, or escort over-dimension loads on state routes.
• Performs other responsibilities as required or assigned.

Qualifications - All you need for success

What you'll need for success:

• Must be enrolled in a relevant bachelor’s or post-bachelor’s degree program; for engineering candidates, program must be ABET-accredited.
• Must possess, and maintain, an overall GPA of 2.0 or higher out of 4.0.
• Must have completed at least 30 credit hours.

Special working conditions and job characteristics:

• None

Job Details - More reasons to love this position

At MoDOT, you'll 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 family-friendly 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 HERE to view our mission, values, and tangible results.  If you embrace these values, we welcome your application.

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Are you interested?

For questions about this position, or to check the status of your application, please e-mail:  Central District Human Resources.

Your application and ALL requested documents must be received by the closing date on this job posting.

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.