A Transportation Traffic Controller monitors vehicle movement at airports, seaports, rail yards and stations, and large distribution centers. Monitors the takeoff and landing routes and schedules for airplanes at a commercial airport or military airbase. Coordinates the movement of large merchant vessels or cruise ships in and out of port.
8/02/2026 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:
Sikeston or Willow Springs, MO Why you'll love this position: The traffic supervisor is responsible for long-term planning, budget preparation, and the operational oversight of the signing, striping, and/or signal and lighting activities performed within the district. Responsibilities are performed under general supervision. Responsibilities - What you'll do Directs, schedules, and assigns crews for marking, signing, striping, and/or signal and lighting operations. Checks and reviews work progress of crews; ensures compliance with safety standards. Surveys roads, bridges, and right of way to determine marking, signing, striping, and signal and lighting needs. Performs field inspections and testing to evaluate signs and roadway marking for quality and reflectivity and/or performance of traffic signal operations. Determines structural signing placement and repair; prepares roadway and thermoplastic tape markings; marks roads for placement of no passing zones. Qualifications - All you need for success Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma or GED/HiSET, plus completion of a formal post-secondary technical training program in electronics (of at least 30 credit hours or one school year in duration). May require International Municipal Signal Association Level II Certification Traffic Signals. Valid driver's license. Six years of experience in signing, striping, and/or signal operations.
Special Working Conditions:
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.
Preferred Qualifications:
None Job Details - More reasons to love this position 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.
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to view our mission, values, and tangible results. Deadline to apply for this position is at 11:55 p.m. the night of closing. Contact Details - If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact: If you have questions about this position, please contact: sehr@modot.mo.gov The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.
