Geodetic Survey Technician

State of Nebraska•Lincoln, NE

37d•$20 - $30

About The Position

The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) is currently recruiting for a Geodetic Survey Technician position. This is a great opportunity for you to travel across the state of Nebraska, learn multiple types of surveying, and train on some of the newest GPS equipment in the industry! At NDOT, we reward our employee’s hard work with a friendly and supportive work environment and a comprehensive benefits package that includes: State-matched retirement contribution of 156% 13 paid holidays Generous leave accruals that begin immediately Military leave Tuition reimbursement program Dependent tuition reimbursement program with partnering Nebraska community colleges Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government 79% employer-paid health insurance plans Dental and vision insurance plans Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service Training and Development based on your career aspirations Job security and stability, even during times of economic hardship Employee Assistance Program Pay range is $20.474 - $30.181 per hour. The pay rate may be commensurate with education and/or experience within fiscal constraints if approved.

Requirements

Post-high school coursework, training, or experience in civil surveying or in global position system practices.
Must have a valid driver’s license or ability to provide independent authorized transportation.
50% overnight travel.
Knowledge of Trimble Business Center.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to lift 80 pounds, climb, bend, stoop, and work long hours in extreme conditions.

Nice To Haves

Experience with GPS systems, geodetic and preliminary survey procedures, and the state plane coordinate system.

Responsibilities

Assist a survey party engaged in all aspects of geodetics, preliminary, and photogrammetric survey activities.
Research and locate existing survey marks; do reconnaissance and set new marks for global positioning system (GPS) surveys.
Operate instruments used in geodetic surveys such as levels, robotic total stations, and GPS receivers.
Download survey data into computers and check field notes for accuracy.
Set control for aerial photography by setting targets over existing control points.
Perform conventional and RTK surveys to obtain existing alignment of highways and railroads.
Preliminary surveys for DTM, profile, cross sections, hydraulic, and utility surveys.
Coordinate and perform surveys with other Divisions, Districts, Cities, Counties, utility companies, and public entities.
Train co-workers in the operation of GPS equipment, operating digital levels and level rods, using prism poles and reflectors, and the use of survey hardware/software programs.
Convert between horizontal and vertical datums using corpscon and vertcon programs.
Check field data to ensure the survey meets closure specifications.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

State-matched retirement contribution of 156%
13 paid holidays
Generous leave accruals that begin immediately
Military leave
Tuition reimbursement program
Dependent tuition reimbursement program with partnering Nebraska community colleges
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
79% employer-paid health insurance plans
Dental and vision insurance plans
Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
Training and Development based on your career aspirations
Job security and stability, even during times of economic hardship
Employee Assistance Program