Geodetic Survey Technician

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Hiring Agency:

Transportation - Agency 27

Location:

Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate:

$20.935

Job Posting:

JR2026-00030085 Geodetic Survey Technician (Open)

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Job Description:

Are you looking for a great opportunity to travel across the state of Nebraska, learn multiple types of surveying, and train on some of the newest GPS equipment in the industry?

If so, The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) has a Geodetic Survey Technician position that may be perfect for you!

At NDOT, we reward our employee’s hard work with a friendly and supportive work environment and a comprehensive benefits package which includes:

• State-matched retirement contribution of 156%!
• 13 paid holidays
• Generous leave accruals that begin immediately
• A culture that embraces work-life balance
• 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
• Fun, inviting teammates

Pay range is $20.935 - $30.860 per hour. The pay rate may be commensurate with education and/or experience within fiscal constraints if approved.

Job Duties:

As a Geodetic Survey Technician, you will assist a survey party engaged in all aspects of geodetics, Mobile LiDAR, preliminary, and photogrammetric survey activities. This position is needed to complete a crew of four people. This team is needed to utilize the equipment and staff best to complete the assigned job duties and workload to produce a useful and accurate product for the program in an efficient and timely manner. Job duties include:

• 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.

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: Post-high school coursework, training, or experience in civil surveying or in global position system practices.

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

Other:

• Must have a valid driver’s license or ability to provide independent authorized transportation.
• Must be available for up to 50% of overnight travel.
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Trimble Business Center.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to lift 80 pounds and climb, bend, stoop, and work long hours in extreme conditions.

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Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.