Survey Technician - Sikeston or Poplar Bluff

Job Location: Sikeston or Poplar Bluff, MO

About the role

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 our CAREER-LADDER positions 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.

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

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

Pay

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. 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.

Application Deadline: 11/02/2026. Contact: sehr@modot.mo.gov