Surveys Crew Member

Minnesota Department of Transportation; Oakdale (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A state transportation agency in Oakdale, Minnesota, is seeking a full-time Recruitment Specialist to lead survey operations. This role involves operating advanced survey equipment and assisting in various construction activities. Candidates should have two years of survey experience, including roadway inspection or design, and a degree in relevant fields. Strong expertise in global positioning systems is necessary. Apply online by 1/7/2026 for consideration.

Qualifications

• Two years performing various types of surveys.
• One year experience in surveying plus roadway inspection or design.
• Degree in Civil/Construction Technology or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Operate global positioning systems for surveys.
• Assist in construction survey office activities.
• Field survey of digital terrain and bridge clearance.

Skills

Surveying

Global positioning systems

Construction inspection

Education

Civil or Construction Technology Degree

Four-year degrees in Engineering or Land Surveying/Geomatics

Job description

Recruitment Specialist – Minnesota Department of Transportation

This position performs as survey lead worker in absence of the crew lead. Other duties include:

• Sets up and operates global positioning systems, including real-time kinematic global positioning systems, total station, or ground-based lidar instruments
• Assists survey lead in construction survey office activities, including setup and checking of staking notes.
• Performs set-up, calibration, use and maintenance of survey equipment.
• Assists survey lead in field construction by recovering or establishing horizontal and vertical control, setting and marking stakes, and pounding hubs or setting right of way monuments.
• Assists with investigation and location of lot corners, property monuments, section corners and taking reference ties.
• Field survey of digital terrain models, storm and sanitary sewers, and bridge clearance surveys.

Qualifications

• Two years performing survey (e.g., land, location, construction, and/or geodetic control surveys, etc.), mapping or related activities.
• One year of experience performing survey (e.g., land, location, construction, and/or geodetic control surveys, etc.), mapping or related activities; plus one year experience performing roadway inspection, design or related activities.
• 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 experience noted above.

How to Apply

Apply online by 1/7/2026:

• Go to www.mn.gov/careers
• Click Search open positions
• Enter the Job Opening ID 90880 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: Construction, Civil Engineering, and Engineering Services