| Engineers, chemists,
and geologists work together to determine the type of surfacing
materials needed on highway construction projects. Assignments
include preparation of material specifications, conducting
exploratory subsurface geotechnical investigations, and soil
and condition surveys, ensuring quality control of aggregates,
and evaluation of all materials used on construction and maintenance
of highways and bridges. Materials inspectors are responsible
for assuring that the materials used in highway construction
and maintenance projects meet the appropriate specifications.
In the districts,
engineers focus on the needs of their assigned geographical
area, routinely doing testing at ready-mix concrete plants
to insure compliance with specifications. The materials'
inspectors within the Central Office address issues at a statewide
level, resolve problems, and perform complex materials testing
in the department's state-of-the-art Central Laboratory.
While there is variation based on
individual jobs, staff at all locations spend time in the
field, in a laboratory, and at a desk fulfilling the requirements
of interesting and important engineering functions.
Job
Application
Contact Information:
Javal.Burton@modot.mo.gov
or Recruiting Hotline:
1-877-605-1435
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