Pavement Specialist - Sikeston

Application Deadline: 6/24/2025

This position may be filled at one of the three levels based on knowledge, skills, and abilities. The entry salary is posted above, with the Intermediate starting salary of $70,562.40 , and a Senior starting salary of $76,207.20 .

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

Job Location: Sikeston, MO

Why you’ll love this position: The pavement specialist assists with pavement type selections and pavement rehabilitation strategies; assists in sampling and analyzing data for pavement solutions during construction and maintenance activities. Responsibilities are performed under moderate supervision.

MoDOT will bring candidates onto the team as entry-level, intermediate, or senior level, based on your skills and experience. This opening is for one of our CAREER-LADDER positions which offers the opportunity for career advancement without having to participate in the competitive selection interview process. As you continue to learn, acquire new skills, and gain experience, you can be promoted to a higher-level position.

• Participates in the district pavement planning process to ensure proper pavement treatments for state roads are prepared and available based on budgets, pavement conditions, and department asset management plan.
• Assists in developing and communicating the annual district pavement plan for all pavement-related activities.
• Assists in ensuring quality work is performed on the pavement plan by identifying and tracking the performance of pavement maintenance and improvement products; participates in pre-operations meetings, equipment calibration, equipment operation, and determining application rates.
• Collects pavement data, compares treatment life expectancies with actual performance, and compares strategies to utilize funds effectively.
• Participates in district core team meetings.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university curriculum.
• OSHA 10-Hour Certification required within 90 days.

Special Working Conditions/Job Characteristics

• Job requires exposure to physical hazards, health and safety risks, and/or adverse or otherwise undesirable characteristics in the environment.
• A postsecondary degree is the best measure to ensure candidates possess required engineering knowledge, including in applied physics and mathematics, drafting, engineering processes and procedures, project management, industry ethical standards, and analyzing and modeling data.
• Job may require operation of vehicles to plow snow and spread ice control materials.
  
  *Successful obtainment of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certificate will waive requirement for snowplow duties.

Preferred Qualifications:

MoDOT is looking for team members who align with our preferred employee qualities. Preferred Employee Qualities | Missouri Department of Transportation

MoDOT offers an excellent benefits package that includes a pension plan, paid leave and holidays, health insurance coverage and educational assistance. Visit our CAREERS page to explore all we have to offer. 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.

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 HERE to view our mission, values, and tangible results.

Deadline to apply for this position is at 11:55 p.m. the night of closing.

If you have questions about this position, please contact: sehr@modot.mo.gov

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• State of Missouri

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