Temporary Construction Technician

Cody, WY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is seeking a Temporary Construction Technician to support construction operations in Cody Wyoming. Under limited supervision this position performs a variety of duties related to construction project support including verifying construction project documentation issuing oversized and overweight load permits conducting field inspections and assisting with materials testing and surveying activities. This role plays an important part in helping ensure transportation projects are completed safely accurately and in accordance with project specifications.

Located in the heart of northwestern Wyoming Cody offers a unique blend of western heritage and outdoor recreation. The area provides easy access to a wide range of activities including hiking fishing boating camping hunting ATV riding and wildlife viewing with Yellowstone National Park just a short drive away.

Nearby Thermopolis nestled between the foothills of the Owl Creek Mountains and the Bighorn River is home to the worlds largest mineral hot springs and offers additional recreational opportunities such as whitewater rafting dinosaur dig sites hiking trails fishing swimming ATV riding hunting boating and camping.

In addition to the outstanding quality of life Wyoming is one of only nine states with no state income tax making it an attractive place to live and work.

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

Comprehensive health dental and vision insurance
Paid vacation sick leave FMLA and holidays
Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities
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 /

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.

Inspects construction projects.
Prepares reviews maintains and files 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 drive stakes hubs hold tapes hold the rod and instrument operation.
Performs minor surveying computations such as slopes areas volumes cuts 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 reports 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 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 internally and externally regarding project information and courses of action/consequences on smaller projects.
Oversee smaller projects and/or components of larger projects.
Assists permit processes to obtain water gravel plant site and surveying agreements and aids in the renewal and file maintenance of these agreements.
Maintain contract documents in Construction Management System.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:

**Must have the ability to obtain water certifications if necessary.
**Must have the ability to obtain a Certification to operate specified equipment as directed byWYDOT.
**Must have the ability to obtain a Certificate of course completion of Defensive Driving.
**Must have the ability to obtain a First Aid/CPR certification.
**Must have the ability to obtain aFlaggercertification.

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 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:

None - See Preferences

Necessary 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 various inclement weather conditions to include heat cold snow and wet.
Physical Ability: Bending stooping and lifting up to fifty pounds; safely lifting and moving necessary materials from one point to another; ability to stand for long periods of time.
Must be available 24 hours per day 7 days per week 365 days per year.

NOTES:

FLSA: Non-Exempt
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 about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities.
The Wyoming Department of Transportation is a Drug-Free Workplace.
WYDOT will conduct motor vehicle record checks to verify a valid drivers license.
Individuals must report to the department Shop within 30 minutes of receiving a call.
Occasional overnight travel is required.

Supplemental Information

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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:

Description and FunctionsOpen Until FilledGENERAL DESCRIPTION:The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is seeking a Temporary Construction Technician to support construction operations in Cody Wyoming. Under limited supervision this position performs a variety of duties related to constructi...