Field Survey Technician: Career Ladder

State-of-Missour; Sikeston (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Paid leave

Health insurance

Educational assistance

Job summary

MoDOT is hiring a Survey Technician to support field survey operations in Sikeston or Poplar Bluff, MO. The role offers a career ladder with opportunities for advancement based on skills and performance.

The position may be filled at entry, intermediate, or senior level, depending on experience. Responsibilities include operating surveying equipment, performing measurements, and ensuring safety in the field. Deadline: 11/02/2026.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED/HiSET.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Surveying basics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

MoDOT is hiring a Survey Technician to support field survey operations in Sikeston or Poplar Bluff, MO. The role offers a career ladder with opportunities for advancement based on skills and performance.

The position may be filled at entry, intermediate, or senior level, depending on experience. Responsibilities include operating surveying equipment, performing measurements, and ensuring safety in the field. Deadline: 11/02/2026.