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Posted: 04-Jun-26
Location: Lincoln, Nebraska
Internal Number: 100681
Requisition Number: S_260423
Department: Survey Division - School of Nat Res-0887
Description of Work:
Do you enjoy hands-on work, operating equipment, solving mechanical problems, and working outdoors?
The UNL's Conservation and Survey Division is seeking a Drilling Operations Technician to support statewide drilling and field research operations that help Nebraska better understand and protect its natural resources.
This position is ideal for candidates with backgrounds in mechanics, heavy equipment, construction, agriculture, utilities, drilling, or other technical trades who enjoy a mix of fieldwork, equipment operation, maintenance, and teamwork.
As a Drilling Operations Technician, you will:
- Assist with drilling test holes and collecting and processing soil, rock, and core samples
- Operate large vehicles and transport drilling equipment to field sites across Nebraska
- Help maintain and repair drilling equipment, water wells, and related structures
- Organize and maintain geological core and sample storage facilities
- Support field and laboratory research activities alongside scientists and research staff
- Work in a variety of indoor and outdoor environments with opportunities for travel and hands-on problem solving
Candidates must be able to obtain:
- Class B CDL license
- Nebraska Water Well Drilling Contractor license
- Drilling fluid training
UNL will support the successful candidate in obtaining required certifications and developing specialized technical expertise related to drilling operations and environmental research.
Within the UNL system, this position is categorized as a Research Technician III.
About Us
At the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, we're proud to be consistently recognized by Forbes as a top employer and recently earned the Lincoln Family Friendly Workplace certification. We are known for our welcoming, supportive environment, commitment to professional growth, and outstanding benefits. UNL isn't just a workplace; it's a place to build your career and make a meaningful impact in Nebraska.
When you join our team as a full-time, regular staff member, you'll enjoy:
- Generous paid time off including vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and holidays
- Comprehensive insurance options including medical, dental, vision, and life coverage
- Employee and dependent scholarship programs to pursue higher education
- Retirement plans with university match
Learn more about working at UNL: https://go.unl.edu/aboutus
The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. See https://go.unl.edu/nondiscrimination
Minimum Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent plus five (5) years of experience in equipment maintenance, heavy equipment operation, drilling operations, mechanics, construction, utilities, agriculture, or related technical work; OR
- Associate degree in mechanics, diesel technology, industrial technology, or related field plus three (3) years of related experience; OR
- Bachelor's degree in a related field plus one (1) year of related experience
- Basic computer skills for communication, recordkeeping, and data entry
- Valid driver's license and ability to meet University driver eligibility requirements
- Ability to travel overnight throughout Nebraska during drilling season
- Ability to obtain a Class B CDL within three months of employment
- Ability to obtain a Nebraska Water Well Drilling Contractor license within one year of employment
Candidates with transferable mechanical, construction, agricultural, utility, military, or heavy equipment experience are encouraged to apply.
Preferred Qualifications:
The following qualifications are preferred, but not required:
- Knowledge of mechanics and welding skills.
- Experience operating, maintaining, or repairing heavy equipment or mechanical systems.
- Nebraska Pump Installation Contractor license.
Posted Salary: $20.50/hr minimum
Job Type: Full-Time
About University of Nebraska Lincoln
With over 25,000 students, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is a diverse educational insitution with international stature. The intellectual center for the state of Nebraska and beyond, we are a land-grant, top tier national research-extensive insitution. Part of the Big Ten conference, Big Ten Academic Alliance, our mission includes growing relationships and resources that enable the University of Nebraska to change lives.
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