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Development Technician 2 - Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology

University of Nevada, Reno - Main Campus, US💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-23 → 2026-09-25

Core

Field operations for the MAGNET GPS Network across western Nevada, eastern California, and adjacent states, including surveying, equipment maintenance, and supporting faculty research.

Role type

Field technician (geodesy/GPS instrumentation)

Builds

GPS station surveys, data collection, and maintenance of geodetic network infrastructure

Domain

Geodesy / GPS / Remote field operations

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

GPS instrumentation setup and retrieval, field surveying, equipment maintenance and repair, warehouse machinery operation, vehicle maintenance coordination, remote location navigation, administrative record keeping

Preferred skills

Four-wheel drive vehicle operation in remote terrain, heavy lifting (50 lbs)

Technologies

GPS receivers, solar power systems, warehouse order pickers, pallet jacks

Responsibilities

Perform field surveys of GPS stations, maintain GPS Network instrumentation and equipment, assist faculty with externally funded research projects, operate warehouse machinery, maintain department vehicle pool

Seniority

Entry-level technician

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