Construction and Field Survey Tecnician 2025-00809
Construction and Field Survey Tecnician 2025-00809
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Description and Functions
- GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Open Until Filled
Under general supervision the Construction and Field Survey Technician will perform a variety of duties including conducting surveys and inspections on preliminary designs and ongoing construction projects as well as material testing to ensure the development of a safe highquality and efficient transportation system throughout the State of Wyoming. The position is based in Sundance Wyoming a quiet town that offers easy access to a range of outdoor activities including hunting fishing hiking camping skiing snowmobiling golfing and rodeos. Nestled in the scenic Black Hills and Bear Lodge Mountains Sundance comes alive during the summer attracting visitors heading to nearby Devils Tower and the Sturgis Bike Rally. For those seeking more to explore Rapid City South Dakota is just an hour away. Sundance is also an appealing location due to Wyomings status as one of only nine states with no income tax providing a distinct financial advantage. This role offers an exciting opportunity to grow your career while living in a vibrant region known for its natural beauty and recreational opportunities.This position offers:
**$2000 Hiring Bonus**See notes for eligibility- Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
- Health Dental and Vision Insurance
- State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)
- Paid vacation sick leave and holidays
Human Resources Contact: Keri Griffith //
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.- Organize project records.
- Review and check project documentation.
- Prepare review maintain and file construction project records estimates and reports.
- Assist with topographic surveys.
- Conduct aggregate gradation testing density testing for earthwork and surfacing and concrete testing.
- Perform survey tasks such as drive stakes hubs hold tapes hold the rod and instrument operation.
- Perform minor surveying computations such as slopes areas volumes cuts fills etc.
- Inspect pipe backfill and fill construction.
- Inspect paving operations to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.
- Perform basic engineering computations such as areas volumes material spread rates etc.
- Perform testing and sampling on bridges and roadways for analysis.
- Review and learn traffic control methods manuals and procedures.
- Perform more complex lab tests of samples and document results for QA/QC purposes.
- Attend and complete all designated training sessions to maintain required certifications and perform inspections.
- Communicate internally and externally regarding project information and courses of action/consequences on smaller projects.
Qualifications
PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:
Preference may be given to applicants with experience using the Trimble TS2 data collector and Geopak and Topcon software.
**Agency may require Defensive Driving WYDOT Portland Cement Concrete Asphalt Concrete Soil & Aggregate ACI Concrete Level 2 QC/QA Certification in Soils & Aggregate Asphalt and Concrete. American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Certification Valid Wyoming Drivers License
KNOWLEDGE:- Knowledge of materials testing surveying methods equipment operation or willingness to learn.
- Knowledge of construction inspection includes the interpretation of plans and specifications or willingness to learn.
- Knowledge of documentation of project records.
- Knowledge of effective communication methods with supervisors and contractors.
- Knowledge of working towards a leadership role or willingness to learn.
- Knowledge of working outdoors and a variety of weather conditions.
- Knowledge of material testing ability to perform complicated computer calculations or willingness to learn.
- Knowledge of survey methods & ability to apply such as uploading & downloading survey files.
- Knowledge of computers and calculators.
- Knowledge of surveying.
- Knowledge of contract time administration & contract changes or willingness to learn.
- Knowledge of engineering computations/formulas or ability to learn.
- Knowledge of core drilling equipment pneumatic & electric jackhammers and hand tools or willingness to learn.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education & Experience Substitution:
24 years of progressive work experience (typically in Construction and Field Surveying) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Construction and Field Survey AssistantCertificates Licenses Registrations:
None
OREducation:Associates DegreeExperience:01 year 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:NoneNecessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:- Potentially exposed to hazardous waste and biological waste.
- Workaround highspeed traffic and heavy construction equipment.
- Work outdoors in various inclement weather conditions including heat cold wind and moisture.
- Physical Ability: bending stooping and lifting to fifty pounds; safely lifting and moving necessary materials from one point to another; Ability to stand for long periods.
- Must be available 24 hours per day 7 days per week 365 days per year.
NOTES:- FLSA: NonExempt
- The Wyoming Department of Transportation is a DrugFree Workplace.
- EVerify: WYDOT uses EVerify an Internetbased system to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about EVerify including your rights and responsibilities
Qualifying eligibility and criteria for the hiring bonus
Temporary employees accepting a fulltime position.
Current employees accepting a promotional opportunity recruitment must have been opened to the public.
One year of service to WYDOT must be completed failure to complete this requirement will forfeit the hiring incentive and funds will be recouped from final pay.
Internal candidates would be required to remain in the position for a minimum of one 1 year from their promotion date.
Employees would only be eligible for one 1 hiring bonus in a 12month period.
If the employee elects to downgrade through an active recruitment and/or appointment during the twelve 12 month period they would be required to pay the bonus back.
Supplemental Information
045Department of Transportation WYDOT Chief Engineer District Construction
Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.
URL: 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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
