Field Acquisition Technician Series

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: Central Office, 601 West Main, Jefferson City, MO

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 $41,685.12, and a senior starting salary of $48,621.60.

This position will require obtaining a Class B Commercial Driver's License within the first six months of employment.

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 operation activities.

Why you’ll love this position:

The field acquisition technician assists in the collection of field traffic data and the installation and maintenance of data collection devices. 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:

• Installs and programs portable data collection devices at predetermined locations.
• Reviews recorded data to determine if data appears valid and downloads recorded data to mainframe system for storage and analysis.
• Provides assistance with the installation and repair of permanent data collection devices.
• Provides assistance with the operation of data collection vehicles used for pavement and friction testing and scenic byways data collection.
• Acts as a trainee in troubleshooting mechanical and electrical malfunctions involving data collection vehicles; performs daily maintenance on vehicle and equipment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED/HiSET.
• Valid driver's license.
• Successful completion of a range of motion examination and a medical-physical examination.

Special Working Conditions:

• Job requires continuous, statewide, overnight travel.
• Job requires heavy physical exertion and effort.
• 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.

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.

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