Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Construction and Field Survey Technician to join our team in Lander, Wyoming. This full-time position offers the opportunity to contribute to the planning, construction, and maintenance of safe, high-quality, and efficient transportation systems across the state.
Under limited supervision, this role is responsible for performing surveys and inspections associated with preliminary design and active construction projects. The position also includes conducting material testing to ensure compliance with project specifications and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities:
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Conduct field surveys to support project design and development
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Perform inspections on active construction projects to ensure quality and compliance
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Carry out material testing in accordance with established procedures and standards
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Accurately collect, analyze, and document field data
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Collaborate with engineering and construction teams to support project delivery
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Promote and maintain WYDOT’s commitment to safety and operational excellence
Location & Community:
This position is based in Lander, Wyoming, a historic community that began as a military post known as Camp Augar and served as a key point for immigrants traveling through South Pass. Nestled in the foothills of the Wind River Mountains, Lander offers exceptional natural beauty and a wide variety of outdoor recreational opportunities, including fishing, hunting, camping, ATV riding, rock climbing, hiking, snowmobiling, and cross-country skiing. Sinks Canyon State Park—one of Wyoming’s premier state parks—is located just minutes from town.
Why Wyoming?
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No state income tax
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Access to world-class outdoor recreation
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High quality of life in a welcoming community
This position provides the opportunity to build a rewarding career with WYDOT while enjoying the lifestyle and natural surroundings that make Lander a unique and desirable place to live and work.
This position offers a:
**$2,000 Hiring Bonus** See notes for eligibility
Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:
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Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
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Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
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Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
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Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities
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and MUCH MORE! Click here for detailed information, or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!
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Human Resource Contact: Jesse Maschke / [email protected] / 307-568-3427
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.
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Inspects construction projects.
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Prepare, review, maintain, and file construction project records, estimates, and reports.
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Perform topographic surveys.
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Conducts aggregate gradation testing, density testing for earthwork and surfacing, and concrete testing.
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Performs survey tasks such as driving stakes, hubs, holding tapes, holding the rod, and instrument operation.
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Performs minor surveying computations such as slopes, areas, volumes, cuts, fills, etc.
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Inspect pipe backfill and fill construction.
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Inspects paving operations to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.
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Performs minor engineering computations such as areas, volumes, material spread rates, etc.
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Tests, samples, and report materials are proposed for construction projects.
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Reviews and learns test methods, manuals, and procedures.
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Performs basic engineering calculations.
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Performs testing and sampling on bridges and roadways for analysis.
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Reviews and learns traffic control methods, manuals, and procedures.
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Sets up, maintains, and removes a safe traffic control plan under live traffic conditions.
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Maintains traffic control devices in the field; performs traffic control duties.
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Assist in the investigation of existing roadways for forensic study.
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Assists in gathering samples, providing a safe working zone, flagging, etc.
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Ensures that proper equipment and supplies are loaded and in good working condition.
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Performs more complex lab tests of samples and documents results for QA/QC purposes.
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Serves as a technical resource for other employees; attends and completes all designated training sessions to maintain required certifications. Performs inspections.
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Communicates both internally and externally regarding project information and courses of action/consequences on smaller projects.
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Oversee smaller projects and/or components of larger projects.
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Assists in permitting processes to obtain water, gravel, plant site, and surveying agreements, and aids in renewing and maintaining these agreements.
PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:
This is an entry-level position; the department will provide the candidate with proper training to perform all assigned duties for the position.
**Must have the ability to obtain a Valid Driver's License
**Must have the ability to obtain QC/QA Certification in Soils & Aggregate, Asphalt, and Concrete
**Must have the ability to obtain Asphalt Concrete, Soil & Aggregate Certification
**Asphalt Concrete, Soil & Aggregate
**WYDOT Portland Cement Concrete Certification
**ACI Concrete Level 2 Certification
**Must have the ability to obtain the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Certification
KNOWLEDGE:
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Knowledge of materials testing, surveying methods, and equipment operation.
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Knowledge of construction inspection, which includes the interpretation of plans and specifications.
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Knowledge of documentation of project records.
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Knowledge of communication with supervisors and contractors.
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Knowledge of working towards a leadership role.
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Knowledge of working outdoors and a variety of weather conditions.
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Knowledge of material testing and the ability to perform complicated computer calculations.
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Knowledge of survey methods and the ability to apply, such as uploading and downloading survey files.
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Knowledge of computers and calculators.
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Knowledge of surveying.
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Knowledge of contract time, administration, and contract changes.
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Knowledge of engineering computations/formulas.
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Knowledge of core drilling equipment, pneumatic and electric jackhammers, and hand tools.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education & Experience Substitution:
2-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Construction and Field Surveying) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Construction and Field Survey Assistant
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
None
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Education:
Associate's Degree
Experience:
0-1 year of progressive work experience (typically in Construction and Field Surveying) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Construction and Field Survey Assistant
045-Department of Transportation - WYDOT-Chief Engineer - District Construction
URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm
The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.
Class Specifications are subject to change; please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.
