Summer Construction Intern - Macon

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: Macon Engineering Project Office This position will be filled based on previous experience as an engineering student intern. The entry salary is posted above, with year-two rate of$23.30per hourand year-three rate of $24.92 per hour. Construction intern duties may range from technician-level to entry-level professional depending on student knowledge, skills, and abilities. Construction intern inspects routine construction items for conformance to plans, specifications, special provisions, and terms of the contract. Responsibilities are performed under moderate supervision. Responsibilities - What you’ll do Assists in construction inspections verifying that contractors' activities are in compliance with contracts, specifications, and engineering principles. Performs basic construction tests such as air, slump, moisture, compaction, aggregate gradation, and density; reports results to supervisor. Assists in inspection of bituminous and portland cement concrete plants and/or grading, base, bituminous or concrete paving, including grading and base, small bridges, concrete box and pipe culverts and special items, such as utility adjustments, signing, traffic signals and lighting. Maintains records and prepares reports pertaining to inspections; keeps supervisor informed of activities or unusual conditions; ensures projects meet department standards. Performs measurements, computation, enters and records information regarding construction projects into computer programs. Assists on routine layout, staking, and surveying of future construction projects; may operate survey instruments. All you need for success: Minimum Qualifications Enrolled in a relevant bachelor’s or post-bachelor’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: Copy and paste from related position job description. Preferred Qualifications: None 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: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Missouri