Survey Technician - Sikeston or Poplar Bluff

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

Application Deadline: 11/02/2026

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.

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

Job Location: Sikeston or Poplar Bluff, MO

Why you’ll 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 ourCAREER-LADDERpositions 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.

• 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.

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:

• None

MoDOT offers an excellent benefits package that includes a pension plan, paid leave and holidays, health insurance coverage and educational assistance. Visit ourCAREERS page to explore all we have to offer. To help demonstrate the value of working for MoDOT, we have created an interactiveTotal Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees.

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. CLICK HERE to view our mission, values, and tangible results.

Deadline to apply for this position is at 11:55 p.m. the night of closing.

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