Survey Technician Series - Northwest District Office

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• $62k Per Year Survey Technician Series
• Northwest District Office State of Missouri
• Missouri Department of Transportation

Occupation:

Surveying and Mapping Technicians

Location:

Saint Joseph, MO

• 64501

Job Type:

Full Time (30 Hours or More)

Posted:

05/16/2026 Positions available: 1

Source:

MO Careers Web Job #: jo_1984213458 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite Full Time Schedule Full Time Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. Job Summary

• Why youGÇÖll love this position 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:

Saint Joseph, Missouri Why youGÇÖll love this position: 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

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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. This position may be filled at one of the three levels based on knowledge, skills, and abilities. The entry salary is posted above, with the Intermediate starting salary of $44,729.52, and a Senior starting salary of $48,621.60. Responsibilities

• What youGÇÖll do What youGÇÖll do: Operates surveying equipment in accordance with department methods and processes.

Participates in measuring operations collecting planimetric features (mapping), topography (terrain), horizontal and vertical control, and boundary evidence in bound field book or electronic field book. Assists with performing measurements and marking of locations for geotechnical and geological surveys, public and private land boundary, intermediate right-of-way locations, and easement corners. Sets out safety devices, work zone signs, traffic cones, and warning flags when necessary. Maintains survey equipment, safety devices, supplies and vehicles; computes and records mileage for survey vehicles.

Qualifications

• All you need for success All you need for success: Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma or GED/HiSET.

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

NoneJob Details

• More reasons to love this position More reasons to love this position: 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.

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to view our mission, values, and tangible results. If you embrace these values, we welcome your application. 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: NWHR@MoDOT.

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