(Jefferson City, MO) Missouri Department of Transportation officials are hosting a hiring event in Jefferson City this week with potential for a quick hire. The event will be held at the Central District office at 1511 Missouri Boulevard on Thursday, April 11, from 2-6 p.m. Eligible applicants may receive an on the spot conditional job offer and could start work within two weeks, if they successfully pass the prescreening process. The process includes an on site interview, a criminal background check, a drug test, work simulation, and physical testing which is required for some positions. Successful applicants must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED. To help in the rapid hire processd applicants should bring a resume with professional references, a valid driver’s license, a commercial driver’s license, or CDL, or a permit if they you have one. MoDOT offers full training and benefits including medical insurance, paid annual and sick leave, educational assistance, paid holidays and more. In addition, MoDOT is hosting various hiring events across the state through May. For details on these events, and to learn more about all MoDOT career opportunities across the state, visit MoDOT’s website at modot.org/careers.