Construction Field Survey Technician 2025-01212
Construction Field Survey Technician 2025-01212
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Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is seeking a fulltime Construction and Field Survey Technician located in Rock Springs Wyoming.
As the fifthlargest city in Wyoming Rock Springs offers an ideal blend of outdoor adventure cultural celebration and community spirit. Nestled near the stunning Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area residents and visitors alike enjoy yearround activities such as fishing biking hiking and golfing.Each summer the city comes alive during International Daya vibrant festival honoring the diverse cultural heritage of its early settlers through food costumes and traditions from around the globe. Rock Springs is also home to Western Wyoming Community College enriching the area with educational opportunities and community events and hosts Wyomings Big Show a beloved carnival and fair that draws visitors from across the region.
And to top it all off Wyoming residents enjoy the added benefit of no state income tax.
Under limited supervision the Construction and Field Survey Technician will perform various duties which include surveys and inspections on preliminary designs and construction projects and conduct material testing in order to provide a safe highquality and efficient transportation system for the State of Wyoming.
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: Terra Poling / /
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed in 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 hold tapes hold rod and instrument operation.
- Performs minor surveying computations such as slopes areas volumes cuts and fills etc.
- Inspects pipe backfill and fill construction.
- Inspects paving operation to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.
- Performs minor engineering computations such as areas volumes material spread rates etc.
- Tests samples and report materials proposed to be used in 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 and 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 the renewal and file maintenance of these agreements.
Qualifications
PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:**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
**WYDOTPortland Cement Concrete Certification**ACI Concrete Level 2 Certification**Must have the ability to obtain 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 ofthe 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 ability to perform complicated computer calculations.
- Knowledge of survey methods & ability to apply such as uploading & downloading of 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 jackhammers and hand tools.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Education & Experience Substitution:OR
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
Certificates Licenses Registrations:
NoneEducation: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 AssistantCertificates Licenses Registrations:NoneNecessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:- Potentially exposed to hazardous waste and biological waste.
- Working around highspeed traffic and heavy construction equipment.
- Work outdoors in a variety of inclement weather conditions to include heat cold snow and wet.
- Physical Ability: Bending stooping and lifting up to fifty pounds; safely lift and move 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
- WYDOT will conduct motor vehicle record checks to verify a valid drivers license.
- Individuals in this classification must pass a preemployment drug screening and/or physical and will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
- Individuals in this classification must be available for emergency work calls at any time including nights weekends and holidays. Acceptance of an appointment to this classification signifies that the individual is aware of this requirement and will comply with it. Failure to be available for emergency work without an acceptable excuse will be grounds for immediate disciplinary action and possible dismissal.
- Individuals must report to the department Shop within 30 minutes of receiving a call.
- 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 WYDOTChief Engineer District Construction
Clickhere 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
