State of South Dakota
Job ID: 33602
Agency: Department of Transportation / Division of Operations
Location: Mobridge, SD
Salary: $24.41 - $28.72 per hour, depending on experience
Pay Grade: GH
Closing Date: 11/17/2025
Introduction Ready for a rewarding career that provides exciting and meaningful work? Looking for a place that values innovation and teamwork? In need of schedules and benefits that make it possible to support and enjoy your family?
Job Description The Survey Crew Chief performs various engineering surveys for construction purposes and provides survey information for highway design. Duties may include, but are not limited to, creating a preliminary topographical survey, drainage survey, resurfacing survey, bridge deck elevation survey and/or as‑built survey, and encroachment survey; creating and submitting survey files; providing construction staking; collecting data for asset inventories to identify type, location, and condition of assets (guardrails, culverts, signs, etc.) on the State highway system; conducting physical inventory of material stockpiles (e.g., gravel, sand, abrasives, salt, etc.); creating a final survey of completed projects to determine final quantities; ensuring equipment is maintained and functions according to instructional booklets; overseeing survey activities to ensure projects are completed.
Typical 40‑hour workweek, Monday through Friday, although hours may vary during construction activity including weekends. Work assignments are frequently performed outside in all weather conditions and around highway traffic. Incumbents must have a valid driver license.
What You Bring To The SDDOT
Growth mindset
Vision and creativity
Team‑oriented attitude
Confident, action‑oriented personality
Attention to detail and a passion for organization
Commitment to fostering high ethical standards
What The SDDOT Offers
Health insurance (zero‑cost premium plan, low and high deductible plans, single and family plans)
Well‑being program
Employee assistance program
Dental, Vision and Health Savings Account
Free basic life insurance policy
Membership in the South Dakota Retirement System with partial state match
Paid leave (15 vacation days per year)
Sick leave (14 days per year)
Paid family leave (12 weeks for birth and adoption of child, equivalent to 40 hours per week)
Military leave (15 days per year)
11 paid holidays
Longevity pay
Semimonthly pay periods
Eligibility for meal per diems
Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Current survey practices (GPS, robotic total station)
Principles, theories, and practices of highway or road engineering (preferred but not required)
Trimble survey equipment and software (preferred but not required)
Microstation and Inroads applications (preferred but not required)
Skill To
Operate survey equipment
Perform survey‑and construction‑related mathematical calculations
Operate computers and use various software products
Read, interpret, and implement construction plans and specifications
Ability To
Display high standards of ethical conduct
Adjust effectively to changing, new, or different situations at work
Attend to all details of assignment and complete work properly, accurately, and thoroughly
Listen attentively to others and clearly convey information and ideas
Remain focused in stressful situations and keep emotions under control at all times
Treat customers courteously and be responsive to their needs
Display a high level of effort and commitment towards completing assignments and goals
Set priorities, schedule activities, acquire resources, and monitor progress to ensure the successful completion of projects and assignments
Work cooperatively with others and promote a friendly work climate
Use arms, legs and back to safely move, drag, lift 35 pounds frequently, up to 60 pounds occasionally (without assistance), and 90 or more pounds infrequently (with assistance)
Walk, sit and stand for extended periods of time
Routinely reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
Position Requirements 2‑year vocational technical degree in a related field, a 4‑year Construction Management degree, or have 2 years related experience.
Compensation The total compensation of Hourly Wage + State/Federal Benefits for a typical year for entry level Survey Crew Chief is approximately $71,022.00 annually.
Veterans’ Preference: This position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.
National Career Readiness Certificate: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.
The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I‑9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E‑Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.
Must apply online: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=2PE
Contact: South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources, Telephone: 605.773.3148, Email: careers@state.sd.us, http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"
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Introduction Ready for a rewarding career that provides exciting and meaningful work? Looking for a place that values innovation and teamwork? In need of schedules and benefits that make it possible to support and enjoy your family?
Job Description The Survey Crew Chief performs various engineering surveys for construction purposes and provides survey information for highway design. Duties may include, but are not limited to, creating a preliminary topographical survey, drainage survey, resurfacing survey, bridge deck elevation survey and/or as‑built survey, and encroachment survey; creating and submitting survey files; providing construction staking; collecting data for asset inventories to identify type, location, and condition of assets (guardrails, culverts, signs, etc.) on the State highway system; conducting physical inventory of material stockpiles (e.g., gravel, sand, abrasives, salt, etc.); creating a final survey of completed projects to determine final quantities; ensuring equipment is maintained and functions according to instructional booklets; overseeing survey activities to ensure projects are completed.
Typical 40‑hour workweek, Monday through Friday, although hours may vary during construction activity including weekends. Work assignments are frequently performed outside in all weather conditions and around highway traffic. Incumbents must have a valid driver license.
What You Bring To The SDDOT
Growth mindset
Vision and creativity
Team‑oriented attitude
Confident, action‑oriented personality
Attention to detail and a passion for organization
Commitment to fostering high ethical standards
What The SDDOT Offers
Health insurance (zero‑cost premium plan, low and high deductible plans, single and family plans)
Well‑being program
Employee assistance program
Dental, Vision and Health Savings Account
Free basic life insurance policy
Membership in the South Dakota Retirement System with partial state match
Paid leave (15 vacation days per year)
Sick leave (14 days per year)
Paid family leave (12 weeks for birth and adoption of child, equivalent to 40 hours per week)
Military leave (15 days per year)
11 paid holidays
Longevity pay
Semimonthly pay periods
Eligibility for meal per diems
Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Current survey practices (GPS, robotic total station)
Principles, theories, and practices of highway or road engineering (preferred but not required)
Trimble survey equipment and software (preferred but not required)
Microstation and Inroads applications (preferred but not required)
Skill To
Operate survey equipment
Perform survey‑and construction‑related mathematical calculations
Operate computers and use various software products
Read, interpret, and implement construction plans and specifications
Ability To
Display high standards of ethical conduct
Adjust effectively to changing, new, or different situations at work
Attend to all details of assignment and complete work properly, accurately, and thoroughly
Listen attentively to others and clearly convey information and ideas
Remain focused in stressful situations and keep emotions under control at all times
Treat customers courteously and be responsive to their needs
Display a high level of effort and commitment towards completing assignments and goals
Set priorities, schedule activities, acquire resources, and monitor progress to ensure the successful completion of projects and assignments
Work cooperatively with others and promote a friendly work climate
Use arms, legs and back to safely move, drag, lift 35 pounds frequently, up to 60 pounds occasionally (without assistance), and 90 or more pounds infrequently (with assistance)
Walk, sit and stand for extended periods of time
Routinely reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
Position Requirements 2‑year vocational technical degree in a related field, a 4‑year Construction Management degree, or have 2 years related experience.
Compensation The total compensation of Hourly Wage + State/Federal Benefits for a typical year for entry level Survey Crew Chief is approximately $71,022.00 annually.
Veterans’ Preference: This position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.
National Career Readiness Certificate: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.
The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I‑9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E‑Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.
Must apply online: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=2PE
Contact: South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources, Telephone: 605.773.3148, Email: careers@state.sd.us, http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"
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