Summer Intern - Springfield Survey

State of Missouri; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The MoDOT Southwest District is seeking a survey intern who assists the field survey party by taking measurements for route surveys using various field equipment, under direct supervision.

Responsibilities include operating surveying equipment, measuring to establish centerline control, marking locations for soundings and surveys, setting safety devices, recording data, and maintaining equipment and vehicles.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a relevant 2-year/associate's degree program full-time (12+ credit hours).
• 30 credit hours completed/accepted toward current degree program. High school or other postsecondary program credits must be shown to be accepted by the current program through a degree transcript to apply.
• Possess and maintain an overall GPA of at least 2.0 out of 4.0, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Operate surveying equipment in accordance with department methods and processes.
• Participate in measuring operations to establish horizontal and vertical centerline control.
• Perform measurements and marking of locations for soundings, soil and geological surveys, intermediate right-of-way locations, and easement corners.
• Set out safety devices, work zone signs, traffic cones, and warning flags; place targets for photogrammetry.
• Record survey data such as centerline profile, cross sections, vertical control and culvert sections in electronic field book.
• Maintain survey equipment, safety devices, supplies and vehicles; compute and record mileage for survey vehicles.
• Perform other responsibilities as required or assigned.

Skills

Surveying

Education

Associate's degree program

Job description

Job Location: Southwest District Office (3025 E. Kearney, Springfield, MO 65803)

Why You'll Love This Position

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

• Operate surveying equipment in accordance with department methods and processes.
• Participate in measuring operations to establish horizontal and vertical centerline control.
• Perform measurements and marking of locations for soundings, soil and geological surveys, intermediate right-of-way locations, and easement corners.
• Set out safety devices, work zone signs, traffic cones, and warning flags; place targets for photogrammetry.
• Record survey data such as centerline profile, cross sections, vertical control and culvert sections in electronic field book.
• Maintain survey equipment, safety devices, supplies and vehicles; compute and record mileage for survey vehicles.
• Perform other responsibilities as required or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Enrolled in a relevant 2-year/associate's degree program full-time (12+ credit hours).
• 30 credit hours completed/accepted toward current degree program. High school or other postsecondary program credits must be shown to be accepted by the current program through a degree transcript to apply.
• Possess and maintain an overall GPA of at least 2.0 out of 4.0, or equivalent.

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.

Southwest District Human Resources at [e-mail]