The START to the career journey
Are you ready to embark on a new career journey? Hit the ground running and start earning as soon as you graduate. Take the MoDOT Career Quiz to find out which careers align with your interests.
MoDOT has a WIDE variety of entry level opportunities available that only require a High School Diploma or GED/HiSET to start.
Below are examples of positions within our department, either in the field or in the office for those who have professional experience in those related fields. If you are interested in learning more, please check out the MoCareers link below, or you can reach out to modotrecruitment@modot.mo.gov to learn about available careers today!
In The Field
Core Drill Operator - Operates a drill power control center and leads a drilling
crew responsible for obtaining material samples and data for subsurface
investigations.
Facility Operations Specialist - Performs skilled building and utilities
maintenance, repairs, and renovations to department facilities.
Land Survey Coordinator - Responsible for planning, coordinating, managing,
and representing the department on all surveying issues
Motorist Assistance Operator - Promotes freeway safety and expedites the
flow of high volume traffic.
Maintenance Operations Specialist - The maintenance operations specialist
provides operational support in the management of the roadway maintenance
program
In The Office
Auditor - Performs routine entry-level auditing activities for audits of
department operations.
Executive Assistant - Performs standard, advanced and confidential secretarial
duties requiring broad experience, skill and knowledge of department policies
and practices.
Financial Services Specialist - Performs routine entry-level financial
accounting, reporting, and support services activities.
General Services Specialist - Performs routine entry-level activities in the
areas of facilities management, fleet management, procurement, and other
general services programs and policies.
Motor Carrier Agent - Evaluates and issues routine motor carrier/commercial
motor vehicle registration, licensure, and/or special permits