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Survey Rodman / Survey Field Technician (Entry-Level) 

Location: Springfield, Missouri and surrounding areas 

Job Type: Full-Time 

Pay: $15.00–$22.00 per hour (based on experience and qualifications) 

Typical Schedule: M-F, varying hours depending on schedules/work demand between 7am-5pm. Overtime rarely, when necessary, but not common. 

Build Your Career with CJW Transportation Consultants 

CJW Transportation Consultants is seeking a motivated, dependable Survey Rodman / Survey Field Technician to join our growing survey team. Whether you're beginning your career or looking for an opportunity to learn a skilled trade, this position provides hands-on training, career advancement opportunities, and the chance to work on transportation, municipal, and civil engineering projects that improve communities throughout the region.

If you enjoy working outdoors, being part of a team, and seeing tangible results from your work each day, we'd love to hear from you. 

What You'll Do 

As a Survey Rodman, you'll assist experienced survey professionals with collecting accurate field data and preparing project sites.  

Responsibilities include: 

• Assist the Survey Crew Chief with daily field surveying operations. 
• Set up, operate, and transport survey instruments and equipment. 
• Hold survey rods, prisms, GPS equipment, and other survey tools during data collection. 
• Place stakes, markers, hubs, and reference points according to project requirements. 
• Clear brush and establish sight lines for survey measurements. 
• Record field information and help maintain accurate project documentation. 
• Load, unload, and care for survey equipment and company vehicles. 
• Follow established safety procedures while working around roadways, construction sites, and active traffic. 
• Work outdoors in varying terrain and weather conditions throughout the year. 
• Support multiple survey crews as workload and project schedules require. 

What We're Looking For 

We're looking for someone who is dependable, eager to learn, and enjoys working as part of a team. 

Preferred qualifications include: 

• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record. 
• Strong work ethic and reliable attendance. 
• Ability to follow instructions and learn new skills quickly. 
• Basic math skills and attention to detail. 
• Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers and supervisors. 
• Positive attitude and professional appearance. 
• Willingness to work outdoors in all seasons. 
• Previous surveying or construction experience is helpful but not required—we're willing to train the right candidate. 

Physical Requirements 

This position is physically active and requires the ability to: 

• Work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions. 
• Walk several miles each day over uneven terrain. 
• Lift and carry survey equipment weighing up to 40 pounds. 
• Stand, bend, kneel, climb, and work on slopes or rough ground. 
• Occasionally clear light vegetation to establish survey lines. 

Career Growth 

At CJW, we believe in promoting from within. This position offers opportunities to advance into roles such as: 

• Survey Crew Chief 
• Survey Technician 
• CAD Technician 
• Other technical and leadership positions as experience grows 

Benefits 

Full-time employees are eligible for benefits beginning on their start date. 

• Health insurance (CJW pays 90% of employee premiums) 
• Employer-paid dental insurance 
• Employer-paid vision insurance 
• Employer-paid group life insurance 
• IRA retirement plan with company matching up to 3% 
• Seven observed holidays: 
• New Year’s Day 
• Memorial Day 
• Independence Day 
• Labor Day 
• Thanksgiving Day and the following Friday 
• Christmas Day 
• Three weeks of paid vacation annually (prorated based on start date) 
• Three paid personal days 
• Paid professional memberships 
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities 

Why Join CJW? 

For more than 20 years, CJW Transportation Consultants has provided surveying, transportation engineering, and civil engineering services throughout Missouri. We are known for our collaborative culture, commitment to quality, and investment in our employees' long-term success. 

At CJW, you're more than just another employee—you'll be part of a team whose work directly impacts safer roads, stronger infrastructure, and better communities.