Materials Inspector - Jackson

Application Deadline: 05/18/2025

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 to determine final salary outcome.

Job Location: Jackson, MO

Why you’ll love this position: The materials inspector samples and tests general construction and maintenance materials to ensure that materials and products used in state highway construction and maintenance activities comply with specifications. 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.

• Performs or provides technical supervision of inspection, sampling and testing of general materials such as steel, pipe, paint, asphalt, guard rail, bridge bearings, cement, and prestressed and precast concrete; determines if materials conform to specifications and approves/rejects materials for intended use.
• Reviews, processes, and reports contractor's proposed concrete and asphalt mix designs and quality control plans by checking computations and adherence to department specifications.
• Conducts and/or observes sampling and testing of aggregates and bases at various sites including quarries, sand plants, concrete and asphalt plants, and on department jobsites.
• Sets up contracts in AASHTOWare Project; prepares and maintains records of test results, production records and reports of general materials and aggregates inspected and approved for each projector for maintenance use; records summaries of materials used on each project.
• Performs or provides technical supervision of the review of manufacturer's and supplier's quality control procedures and the sampling of products to ensure compliance with the department's pre-acceptance list requirements.
• Serves as a resource for contractors, suppliers, producers, consultants, and other department employees in the interpretation and application of standard plans, project plans, shop drawings, contract proposals, standard specifications, testing methods, and materials and construction manuals.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university curriculum.
• Certification to operate nuclear gauges may be required.
• Successful completion of a work simulation examination and a medical-physical examination.

Special Working Conditions:

• Job requires moderate physical activity.
• 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.

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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