Technical Staff Assistant III

Job Posting Title:

Technical Staff Assistant III

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Hiring Department:

Bureau of Economic Geology

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until Nov 24, 2025

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Location:

PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS

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Job Details:

Purpose

TexNet is seeking two candidates for a temporary, hourly position starting October 2025, during which they will be expected to travel to install and deploy seismic stations in the field. It is anticipated that TexNet will be deploying 15 seismic stations throughout the duration of this temporary assignment.

Responsibilities

The candidates will be expected to travel and work in the field, installing and deploying seismic stations which entails:

• Moving components from laydown yard to installation sites
• Preparing the ground for sensor burial
• Connecting solar power systems and batteries
• Connecting and configuring data logger, modems and small cell antennas.
• Setting up cell antennas using hand tools and power tools (such as drills, augurs, saws, etc.)
• Using software tools to confirm operation

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or GED with 2 years relevant experience. Ability to use and experience with hand tools and some power tools. Knowledge of electronic circuits and ability to use digital multimeter. Willingness to travel and work outdoors. Strong communication skills and ability to solve problems in a team-oriented environment. Current passport is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Associate's degree in electronics or related field.
 

Salary Range

$30 hourly

Working Conditions

• Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished)
• May work in all weather conditions
• May work in extreme temperatures
• May work around electrical and mechanical hazards
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• Use of manual dexterity
• Climbing of ladders
• Climbing of stairs
• Lifting and moving
• Occasional weekend, overtime, and evening work to meet deadlines
• Occasional intrastate, interstate, international travel
• Fieldwork as necessary

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information
• Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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