Positions are typically filled at a salary no higher than the identified midpoint/market level of a salary range.

***Substitution of experience for the education requirement will be considered.

The survey technician assists the field survey party by making survey measurements for route surveys by operating various field equipment. Responsibilities are performed under direct 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:

• Operates surveying equipment in accordance with department methods and processes.
• Participates in measuring operations to establish horizontal and vertical centerline control.
• Performs measurements and marking of locations for soundings, soil and geological surveys, intermediate right-of-way locations, and easement corners.
• Sets out safety devices, work zone signs, traffic cones, and warning flags, places targets for photogrammetry.
• Records survey data such as centerline profile, cross sections, vertical control and culvert sections in electronic field book.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED/HiSET, including successful completion of a trigonometry course and three creditable hours of college level surveying courses towards registration as a Professional Land Surveyor.
• One year of experience in route surveying preferred.
• Successful completion of a work simulation examination and a medical-physical examination.

Special Working Conditions:

• Job requires moderate physical activity.
• 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.

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. 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: sehr@modot.mo.gov

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.