Technical Intern (Structural Technician)

Job Description:

Technical Intern (Structural Technician)

Description

This position will be filled at a salary no higher than the posted maximum salary.

Job Location : Central Office, 105 West Capitol Avenue, Jefferson City, MO

**This advertisement is to fill two intern positions. **

Why you’ll love this position:

The technical intern (structural technician) is responsible for assisting in the preparation of detailed construction plans for highway bridges related to structures. Responsibilities are performed under moderate supervision.

What you’ll do:

• Prepares detailed construction plans for routine bridges, retaining walls and box culverts using computer aided drafting systems.
• Computes elevations and structural dimensions from sketches and computations supplied by the designer.
• Makes necessary revisions after plans have been checked or reviewed.
• Computes reinforcing bar lists and quantities of materials needed for construction.
• Prepares preliminary detailing for new projects.
• Performs other responsibilities as required or assigned.

All you need for success:

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have a great attitude and a strong desire to learn.
• Must have a strong desire to serve others and the communities in our state.
• Must be a team player and willing to ask questions.
• 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.

Special working conditions and job characteristics:

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

More reasons to love this position:

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

If you have questions about this position, please contact:

cohrmocareers@modot.mo.gov

Salary:

$17.44-$18.64 per Year