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Washington County

Survey Technician

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 07/16/2026

Location: Blair, NE (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/8/2026

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What they do

A Surveying or Mapping Technician works with surveyors and cartographers to gather data and create maps. Visits sites and records survey measurements and descriptive data. Selects data needed to create maps, including photos, aerial photos and satellite information, and helps produce and update maps that show boundaries or topographical information.

$48,322 / year median in Nebraska

+7% projected growth

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Job Description

Description The Survey Technician performs technical surveying tasks to support the planning, design, and construction of public works projects. This includes boundary surveys, topographic mapping, construction staking, and data collection using advanced survey instruments and software. Responsibilities Draft and proofread routine correspondence, memos, and notices. Assist in conducting field surveys for roads, bridges, drainage systems, and other county infrastructure. Operate and maintain survey instruments such as GPS units, total stations, and digital levels. Record and process field notes, measurements, and observations. Draft survey maps and drawings using CAD software. Research legal records, land titles, and previous surveys to determine property boundaries. Perform calculations for construction layout and control points. Input and manage GIS data related to county property lines and infrastructure. Support inspection and documentation of construction projects for compliance with safety and quality standards. Collaborate with engineers, planners, and the public to ensure accurate and timely data collection. All other duties as assigned. Skills Knowledge of surveying principles, techniques, and equipment. Familiarity with state land survey standards and legal descriptions. Proficiency in Auto

CAD, GIS

software, and data collection tools. Strong attention to detail and ability to work outdoors in varying conditions. Effective communication and teamwork skills. Qualifications High School diploma or equivalent. Valid driver's license. Surveying field experience. Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands or arms, climb or balance, talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 75 pounds occasionally. Working Environment While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be exposed to indoor and outdoor conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but may increase to a loud volume.