Professional Land Surveyor - Springfield or Joplin

Missouri Department of Transportation

Land Surveyor - Springfield or Joplin

Full-Time Salaried

$56,712.48 Per year

Job openings (mo.gov)

Job Summary - Why you’ll love this position

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:  Tuesday, September 10, 2024

Why you’ll love this position:

The land surveyor provides the necessary field data, research, and calculations needed to produce maps and digital terrain models for the design of highways and the acquisition of right-of-way. Responsibilities are performed under moderate supervision. 

Responsibilities - What you’ll do

What you’ll do:   

• Operates and maintains complex and highly technical surveying equipment.
• 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.
• Performs mathematical computations for field layout and land surveying calculations that require professional judgment to determine right-of-way and land corner positions
• Collects data and records pertinent information in survey data recorder and/or field books.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED/HiSET
• Licensure as a Professional Land Surveyor in the State of Missouri
• 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.

Job Details - More reasons to love this position

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.

Contact Details - If you have questions about this position please contact

If you have questions about this position please contact: 

SW District Human Resources at SWHR@modot.mo.gov

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.