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Pavement Specialist - Springfield

State of Missouri
Springfield, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 3/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/29/2026
Waiver of minimum requirements may be considered. Substitutions may be allowed.

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: Southwest District Office, 3025 E. Kearney Street, Springfield, MO, 65803

If selected for further consideration, you will be contacted to schedule an interview for Tuesday, April 21, 2025.

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.

What You'll Do

  • 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.
  • Job may require operation of vehicles to plow snow and spread ice control materials.
  • 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.

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: Southwest District Human Resources at SWHR@modot.mo.gov

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees

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