Survey Technician (with CADD) Field and Office

Job description

**Working Title: Survey Technician (with CADD) - Field and Office**
**Job Class: Transportation Specialist**
**Agency: Transportation Department**

+ **Job ID** : 89466
+ **Location** : Rochester
+ **Telework Eligible** : No
+ **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time
+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited
+ **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers
+ **Date Posted** : 10/08/2025
+ **Closing Date** : 10/29/2025
+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Transportation Department/ Transportation-District 6-AFSCME
+ **Division/Unit** : District 6C- ADE Program Delivery / Surveys
+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday (Winter) / 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday (Summer)
+ **Travel Required** : No
+ **Salary Range:** $28.16 - $38.40 / hourly; $58,798 - $80,179 / annually
+ **Classified Status** : Classified
+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 207 - Technical/AFSCME
+ **Work Area** : Rochester
+ **FLSA Status** : Nonexempt
+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

**The work you'll do is more than just a job.**

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans.

The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

MnDOT does not sponsor applicants for work visas or Optional Practical Training Extensions for STEM Students.

Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the start of employment.

+ Performs as survey lead worker.
+ Oversees or operates real time kinematic global position systems or total station.
+ Oversees or performs data comparison from real time kinematic global position systems or total station.
+ Performs as survey lead in construction survey office activities.
+ Performs as survey lead in the field activities.
+ Performs set-up, calibration, use and maintenance of survey equipment.
+ Investigates and locates lot corners, monuments and section corners, leads land survey field work and documentation.
+ Sets up and operates global positioning systems and base stations.
+ Communicates with contractors, landowners, consultants, and supervisors to report progress or review work assignment.
+ Prepares, processes, and evaluates survey data for location and construction surveys.
+ Creates digital terrain models.
+ Performs as project lead in the development of new or updated data processing procedures, instructing, and mentoring survey employees.
+ Leads and assists with performing 3 rd order surveys for photo control, construction, and location surveys and right of way monumentation.
+ Prepares a mapping project.
+ Performs as survey lead in field construction.
+ Organizes land survey data, analyze, build or process information and assists the land surveyor in resolving issues regarding highway alignments and right of way.
+ Performs other duties as assigned.

**Minimum Qualifications**

The level of experience to perform this job at the Transportation Specialist (TS) level can be achieved with:

+ _Four years of experience performing surveys (e.g., land, location, construction, and/or geodetic control surveys, etc.), mapping which included at least two years of experience utilizing computer-aided drafting and design._
+ Must possess a Valid Class D Driver’s License.

_OR_

+ _Three years of experience performing surveys (e.g., land, location, construction, and/or geodetic control surveys, etc.), mapping or related activities PLUS a combination of one year of experience performing roadway inspection or design._ _Two of the three years of experience must have included utilizing computer-aided drafting and design._
+ Note: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 of experience.

(In order for education coursework to be considered in lieu of work experience you must submit a copy of your transcripts).
+ Working knowledge of English sufficient to read, write, speak, and understand oral and written information; communicate with employees and the general public in-person or via two-way radio and other electronic devices; and to maintain routine written logs and simple records.
+ Must possess a Valid Class D Driver’s License.

**Additional Requirements**

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS:

**Successful candidate must pass past-employer reference checks and criminal history check**

It is our policy that all candidates submit to a background investigation prior to employment.

The background check may consist of the following components:

+ SEMA4 Records Check
+ Criminal History Check
+ Employment Reference Check
+ Education/License Verification
+ Driver's License Check
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity.

We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law.

As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities.

If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us .

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