Traffic Technician - Hannibal or Macon

Application Deadline: June 22, 2025

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: Northeast District Office - Hannibal or Northeast Regional Office - Macon

Why you’ll love this position:

The traffic technician performs semi-skilled technical or paraprofessional duties in connection with the collection and documentation of field and office traffic data used in traffic studies. 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:

• Performs radar speed studies, manual and electronic counting of vehicle volumes, school crossing studies, parking studies, and vehicle type classification.
• Downloads, transfers, or inputs collected traffic data into computer database or traffic software programs.
• May determine traffic volume by placing traffic counting devices or tube counters on specific roadways.
• Performs field checks prior to setting up data collection equipment in order to determine existing conditions in area to be studied.
• Operates radio, digital camera, video equipment, and other electronic equipment for the collection of traffic data.

All you need for success:

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED/HiSET

Special Working Conditions:

• Job requires exposure to moderately adverse and undesirable environmental conditions.
• Job may require operation of vehicles to plow snow and spread ice control materials.

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: nehr@modot.mo.gov

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• State of Missouri

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