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Plats And Plans Surveyor ; Land Surveyor
Job in
Ottawa, La Salle County, Illinois, 61350, USA
Listed on 2026-07-23
Listing for:
State of Illinois
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-23
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Civil Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job
Requisition IPR#26-01542
Opening Date: 07/20/2026
Closing Date: 08/03/2026
Agency:
Department of Transportation
Position Title:
Land Surveyor I
Salary:
Anticipated Starting Salary $4,256 monthly;
Full Range $4,256-$7,327 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category:
Full Time
County:
La Salle
Number of Vacancies : 4
Bargaining Unit Code: NR916 Protech Teamsters
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
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Position Overview
This entry level position is responsible for assisting with the preparation of right-of-way plats, plans, legal descriptions, and related documents and drawings concerned with land acquisition and condemnation.
Essential Functions
* Assists with preparation of plats and plans and related documents.
* Assures that all time frames established for the preparation of plats and plans are adhered to.
* Assures right-of-way strip maps are accurate.
* Assures that all plats, legal descriptions, title work, and survey data are completed in a timely manner to minimize delays in processing excess land requests.
* Performs duties in compliance with departmental safety rules. Performs all duties in a manner conducive to the fair and equitable treatment of all employees.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
* Current registration as a licensed Professional Land Surveyor in Illinois; OR completion of a bachelor's degree in land surveying from an accredited college or university PLUS successful completion of the Fundamentals of Surveying examination or Surveyor Intern license; OR completion of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related science including 24 semester hours of land surveying courses PLUS successful completion of the Fundamentals of Surveying examination or Surveyor Intern license.
Preferred Qualifications
* Good oral and written communication skills.
* Problem solving skills.
* Experience with surveying, engineering, construction, or other related fields.
Conditions of Employment
* Valid driver's license.
* Frequent statewide travel with some overnight stays.
* Successful completion of a background screening.
* The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
About the Agency
The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire Plats & Plans Surveyors.
The IDOT team works diligently to provide safe, cost-effective transportation for Illinois in ways that enhance quality of life, promote economic prosperity and protect our environment. We are problem solvers and leaders, constantly searching for innovations and improvements in support of our commitment to providing the best multimodal transportation system for Illinois. Our team fosters a culture of inclusivity. We value diversity and hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards as we work together for a common purpose.
Team members frequently collaborate with colleagues and others outside the department to best meet customer needs.
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