What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surveys Crew Member position at Minnesota Department of Transportation?
This position performs as survey lead worker in absence of the crew lead. Other duties include:
- Sets up and operates global positioning systems, including real time kinematic global positioning systems, total station, or ground based lidar instruments
- Assists survey lead in construction survey office activities, including setup and checking of staking notes.
- Performs set-up, calibration, use and maintenance of survey equipment.
- Assists survey lead in field construction by recovering or establishing horizontal and vertical control, setting and marking stakes, and pounding hubs or setting right of way monuments.
- Assists with investigation and location of lot corners, property monuments, section corners and taking reference ties.
- Field survey of digital terrain models, storm and sanitary sewers, and bridge clearance surveys.
WHY WORK FOR US
We offer excellent employee benefits, such as low-cost health and dental insurance, and affordable dependent coverage. Other benefits include:
- 12 paid holidays per year
- Earn up to 29 paid vacation days a year
- Earn 13 days paid sick time
- Pension plan
- Paid life insurance
- Much more!
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Two years performing survey (e.g., land, location, construction, and/or geodetic control surveys, etc.), mapping or related activities.
OR
- One year of experience performing survey (e.g., land, location, construction, and/or geodetic control surveys, etc.), mapping or related activities; PLUS one year experience performing roadway inspection, design or related activities
- A Two year Civil or Construction Technology Degree or the following four-year degrees: Architectural, Civil or Mechanical Engineering; Land Surveying/Geomatics; or equivalent may substitute for one year experience noted above.
APPLY ONLINE BY 10/17/2025:
- Go to www.mn.gov/careers
- Click “Search open positions”
- Enter the Job Opening ID “88263” in the Keywords search box and click “>>”
- Click on the Job Title to view the job posting
- Click “Apply for Job”
- When prompted for your Referral Source, please list: social media - LinkedIn - job slot.
Only applicants received on mn.gov/careers will be considered.
Salary : $50,926 - $70,950