Job Location: Central Office, 105 W Capitol Avenue, Jefferson City, MO
Why you’ll love this position:The Railroad Intern performs routine entry-level activities in areas related to railroad program administration, including the administration of state and federal funding for operational and capital expenditures to entities that provide transportation services. Responsibilities are performed under direct supervision.
- Participate in passenger rail planning and promotion. Look for creative ways to improve ridership and the customer experience onboard the train and at the stations.
- Develop innovative railroad safety programs and events.
- Planning and delivery of railroad safety crossing projects.
- Participate in on-site review of railroad crossings, passenger rail equipment and stations.
- Create databases, spreadsheets, charts and graphs using current technology to support recommendations.
Minimum Qualifications: - Must be enrolled in a relevant bachelor’s or post-bachelor’s degree program; for engineering candidates, program must be ABET-accredited.
- Must possess, and maintain, an overall GPA of 2.0 or higher out of 4.0.
- Must have completed at least 30 credit hours.
Special Working Conditions: - This is a wage, non-benefits eligible position, working no more than 1,039 hours per year.
- The typical working hours are Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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.
