Survey Field/Office Technician with CADD

Minnesota Department of Transportation; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 paid holidays per year

Up to 29 paid vacation days

Pension plan

Paid life insurance

Job summary

A government transportation agency seeks a Survey Field/Office Technician in Rochester, MN. The role involves overseeing surveying tasks, utilizing CADD, and maintaining survey equipment. Candidates should have four years of survey experience and a two-year degree in Civil or Construction Technology, or similar. Excellent benefits include paid holidays and vacation days.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience performing surveys.
• Experience utilizing computer-aided drafting and design.
• Valid Class D Driver’s License is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Oversee or perform data comparison from GPS and total station.
• Lead survey activities and documentation in both office and field.
• Set up and calibrate survey equipment.

Skills

Surveying techniques

CADD usage

Equipment maintenance

Education

Two year Civil or Construction Technology Degree

Four-year degrees in Architecture, Civil or Mechanical Engineering, Land Surveying

Job description

Overview

Survey Field/Office Technician with CADD – Minnesota Department of Transportation

Responsibilities

• Oversees or performs data comparison from real time kinematic global positioning systems or total station.
• Performs as survey lead in construction survey office activities.
• Performs as survey lead in the field activities.
• Performs set-up, calibration, use and maintenance of survey equipment.
• Investigates and locates lot corners, monuments and section corners, leads land survey field work and documentation.
• Sets up and operates global positioning systems and base stations.

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
• Pension plan
• Paid life insurance
• Much more!

Minimum Qualifications

• Four years of experience performing surveys (e.g., land, location, construction, and/or geodetic control surveys, etc.), mapping which included at least two years of experience utilizing computer-aided drafting and design.
• OR Three years of experience performing surveys (e.g., land, location, construction, and/or geodetic control surveys, etc.), mapping or related activities PLUS a combination of one year of experience performing roadway inspection or design. Two of the three years of experience must have included utilizing computer-aided drafting and design.
• 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 of experience.
• Must possess a Valid Class D Driver’s License.

Apply Online by 9/12/2025

• Go to www.mn.gov/careers
• Click “Search open positions”
• Enter the Job Opening ID 84826 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.

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other
• Industries: Surveying and Mapping Services, Civil Engineering, and Engineering Services

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