Construction and Field Survey Technician 2025-01516
Construction and Field Survey Technician 2025-01516
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Join the WYDOT Adventure! Construction and Field Survey Technicians Wanted!
Are you ready to combine your skills with Wyomings wild beauty The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is on the hunt for full-time Construction and Field Survey Technicians based in the historic town ofRawlins WY!
Whats in it for you- $2000 Hiring Bonus (Check out the Notes section for eligibility!)
- A job with purpose: work in public service while keeping a great work/life balance
- Comprehensive Health Dental and Vision Insurance
- State Retirement plan with additional savings options
- Paid vacation sick leave and holidays because you deserve it!
As a Construction and Field Survey Technician youll do more than just inspect projects. Youll survey Wyomings landscapes test materials and contribute to building a safer high-quality road system that keeps the state rolling smoothly.
Why Rawlins
Welcome to the Wild West! If you love the great outdoors Rawlins is your gateway to it all:- Seminoe State Park: Just an hours drive to fish for trout and walleye in pristine waters!
- ATV Trails Golf and Rodeos: From off-road thrills to rounds of golf Rawlins has something for everyone!
- Casper: A short drive away for even more outdoor fun.
Ready for the adventure of a lifetime Join WYDOT and make Wyomings roads safer all while living in a place that feels like a daily vacation.For information on the Wyoming Department of Transportations purpose mission vision and values please visit our website: Resource Contact: Mandy McMicheal / /
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 hold tapes hold rods and instrument operation.
- Performs minor surveying computations such as slopes areas volumes cuts and 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 of materials proposed to be used in construction projects.
- Reviews and learns test methods manuals and procedures.
- 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 in order 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**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 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 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:
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:
NoneOREducation:Associates DegreeExperience: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 AssistantCertificates Licenses Registrations:NoneNecessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:- Potentially exposed to hazardous waste and biological waste.
- Working around high-speed 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 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: Non-Exempt
- The Wyoming Department of Transportation is a Drug-Free Workplace.
- E-Verify: WYDOT uses E-Verify an Internet-based system to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more aboutE-Verify including your rights and responsibilities.
**Qualifying eligibility and criteria for the hiring bonus
Temporary employees accepting a full-time 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 12-month 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
045-Department 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.Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
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