Construction and Field Survey Technician 2025-00819
Construction and Field Survey Technician 2025-00819
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Description and Functions
- Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is actively seeking a fulltime Construction and Field Survey Technician to join our team in Thermopolis Wyoming. In this role you will work under limited supervision to perform a variety of tasks including conducting surveys and inspections on preliminary designs and ongoing construction projects as well as performing material testing to ensure the creation of safe highquality and efficient transportation systems for the state.Thermopolis nestled between the picturesque foothills of the Owl Creek Mountains and the Bighorn River is known for its worldfamous mineral hot springs. Beyond its natural beauty Thermopolis offers a wealth of outdoor recreational opportunities including whitewater rafting dinosaur dig sites hiking trails fishing swimming ATVing hunting boating and camping. As a resident of Wyoming youll also benefit from the states unique advantage of no income tax one of only nine states in the U.S. that offer this benefit. If youre looking for a rewarding career with WYDOT and the chance to enjoy an active lifestyle in a charming town we encourage you to apply today!
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 Resource Contact: Kari Davis / /
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.- Inspects construction projects.
- Prepare review maintain and file construction project records estimates and reports.
- Perform topographic surveys.
- Conducts aggregate gradation testing density testing for earthwork and surfacing and concrete testing.
- Performs survey tasks such as driving stakes hubs holding tapes holding the rod and instrument operation.
- Performs minor surveying computations such as slopes areas volumes cuts fills etc.
- Inspect pipe backfill and fill construction.
- Inspects paving operations to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.
- Performs minor engineering computations such as areas volumes material spread rates etc.
- Tests samples and reports materials are proposed for construction projects.
- Reviews and learns test methods manuals and procedures.
- Performs basic engineering calculations.
- Performs testing and sampling on bridges and roadways for analysis.
- Reviews and learns traffic control methods manuals and procedures.
- Sets up maintains and removes a safe traffic control plan under live traffic conditions.
- Maintains traffic control devices in the field; performs traffic control duties.
- Assist in the investigation of existing roadways for forensic study.
- Assists in gathering samples providing a safe working zone flagging etc.
- Ensures that proper equipment and supplies are loaded and in good working condition.
- Performs more complex lab tests of samples and documents results for QA/QC purposes.
- Serves as a technical resource for other employees; attends and completes all designated training sessions to maintain required certifications. Performs inspections.
- Communicates both internally and externally regarding project information and courses of action/consequences on smaller projects.
- Oversee smaller projects and/or components of larger projects.
- Assists in permitting processes to obtain water gravel plant site and surveying agreements and aids in renewing and maintaining these agreements.
Qualifications
PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:This is an entrylevel 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 Drivers 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:- Knowledge of materials testing surveying methods and equipment operation.
- Knowledge of construction inspection which includes the interpretation of plans and specifications.
- Knowledge of documentation of project records.
- Knowledge of communication with supervisors and contractors.
- Knowledge of working towards a leadership role.
- Knowledge of working outdoors and a variety of weather conditions.
- Knowledge of material testing and ability to perform complicated computer calculations.
- 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.
- Knowledge of engineering computations/formulas.
- Knowledge of core drilling equipment pneumatic & electric jackhammer and hand tools.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:24 years of progressive work experience (typically in Construction and Field Surveying) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Construction and Field Survey Assistant
Education & Experience Substitution:
Certificates 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 AssistantNecessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:- Potentially exposed to hazardous waste and biological waste.
- Working around highspeed traffic and heavy construction equipment.
- Work outdoors in various inclement weather conditions including heat cold snow and wet.
- Physical Ability: Bending stooping and lifting 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
- 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.
- The Wyoming Department of Transportation is a DrugFree Workplace
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 WYDOTChief 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.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
