Land Surveyor in Training - Springfield or Joplin

Work location will be considered at both the Springfield District office and the Joplin Regional office.

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.

Job Location: SW District Office, 3025 East Kearney, Springfield MO 65803 OR Joplin Regional Office, 2915 Doughboy Drive, Joplin MO 64804

Interview Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Why you’ll love this position:

The land surveyor-in-training operates surveying equipment and performs a variety of beginning level land survey duties under close supervision of a registered land surveyor. Responsibilities are performed under direct supervision.

MoDOT will bring candidates onto the team as entry-level 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.

What you’ll do:

• Operates and maintains complex and highly technical surveying equipment.
• Collects data and records pertinent information in survey data recorder and/or field books.
• Performs mathematical computations related to field layout calculations.
• Performs deed, title, and map research, monument investigation, and assists in establishing control for boundary and right of way.
• Converses with property owners to gain access to private property and answer questions concerning the progress of survey work on or near landowner's property; contacts local governments and utility companies to secure information.

All you need for success:

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED/HiSET
• Certificate of enrollment as a Land Surveyor-In-Training as issued by the Missouri Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, and Land Surveyors.
• Successful completion of a range of motion examination and a medical-physical examination.

Special Working Conditions:

• Job requires moderate physical activity.
• Job requires exposure to moderately adverse and undesirable environmental conditions.
• Job may require operation of vehicles to plow snow and spread ice control materials.

Preferred Qualifications:

• None

More reasons to love this position:

MoDOT offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Visit our CAREERS page to explore all we have to offer. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. 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. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found HERE .

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. If you embrace these values, we welcome your application.

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