Geodetic Survey Technician

State of Nebraska•Lincoln, NE

6d•$21 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

The Nebraska Department of Transportation is hiring a Geodetic Survey Technician to assist a four-person survey party with geodetic, Mobile LiDAR, preliminary, and photogrammetric survey activities. The team uses surveying equipment and staff to complete assigned work and produce accurate, useful products efficiently and on time. The role offers opportunities to travel across Nebraska, learn different types of surveying, and train on GPS equipment. The position may pay $20.935–$30.860 per hour. The pay rate may be commensurate with education and/or experience within fiscal constraints if approved. The role requires a valid driver’s license or the ability to provide independent authorized transportation and availability for up to 50% overnight travel. It also involves lifting up to 80 pounds, climbing, bending, stooping, and working long hours in extreme conditions.

Requirements

Post-high-school coursework, training, or experience in civil surveying or global positioning system practices.
Valid driver’s license or ability to provide independent authorized transportation.
Availability for up to 50% overnight travel.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to lift 80 pounds and 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.
Knowledge of Trimble Business Center.

Responsibilities

Research and locate existing survey marks; conduct reconnaissance and set new marks for GPS surveys.
Operate geodetic survey instruments, including levels, robotic total stations, and GPS receivers.
Download survey data to computers and check field notes for accuracy.
Set targets over existing control points to establish control for aerial photography.
Perform conventional and RTK surveys to obtain existing highway and railroad alignments.
Conduct 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 to operate GPS equipment and digital levels, use level rods, prism poles, and reflectors, and use survey hardware and software programs.
Convert between horizontal and vertical datums using Corpscon and VERTCON programs.
Check field data to ensure surveys meet 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 through the federal government.
Health insurance plans that are 79% employer-paid.
Dental and vision insurance plans.
Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy.
Employee Assistance Program.
Career advancement opportunities.
Training and development based on career aspirations.
Job security and stability.
Supportive work environment and work-life balance culture.