District Maintenance Engineer - Southwest

This position is eligible for a temporary emergency operations adjustment of $3 to $6 per hour, depending on the area of operation, when handling winter/emergency operations activities. Full-time maintenance workers, after completion of a six-month probationary period, can participate in a Registered Apprenticeship Program certified by the U.S. Department of Labor and Veteran's Affairs (VA) with MoDOT.
The District Maintenance Engineer provides district-wide oversight, technical expertise and quality assurance of District Maintenance operations functions including budget, personnel and equipment distribution. Responsibilities are performed under general supervision.
A day in the life:

• Provides district-wide oversight and quality assurance of maintenance operations; provides or locates technical expertise or advice on maintenance operations issues.
• Manages District Maintenance personnel, including identifying availability of personnel and determining recruitment and hiring needs; assigns personnel to maintenance work units as necessary.
• Supervises, coaches and mentor's maintenance superintendents.
• Develops and oversees district preventative maintenance and roadside vegetative management programs.
• Manages and distributes equipment resources to District Maintenance units.

What you'll need for success:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university curriculum.
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer in the State of Missouri
• Eight years of experience in highway or transportation engineering.

Special working conditions and job characteristics:

• Job requires exposure to moderately adverse and undesirable environmental conditions.

Why you'll love MoDOT:

• You'll play a key role in maintaining the seventh largest highway system in the United States.
• You'll receive training opportunities and a chance to further your career.
• You'll be able to take advantage of many benefits for you and your family while providing service to others in a culturally diverse workplace. Visit our CAREERS page to explore all we have to offer.

At MoDOT, 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 family-friendly environment, we want to talk to you about joining our winning team.
Are you interested?
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.
For questions about this position, or to check the status of your application, please e-mail: cohrmocareersteam@modot.mo.gov .
Your application and ALL requested documents must be received by the closing date on this job posting.
The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.