Construction and Field Survey Technician

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is looking for a motivated detail-oriented Construction and Field Survey Technician to join our team in Lander Wyoming! If you enjoy hands-on work being outdoors and seeing the results of your efforts make a lasting impact this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

As a valued member of the WYDOT team you will play an important role in building and maintaining Wyomings transportation infrastructure. From conducting field surveys and construction inspections to performing material testing your work will help ensure that highway projects meet quality safety and construction standards.

This full-time position offers the opportunity to work on a variety of projects develop valuable technical skills and contribute to the safe and efficient transportation systems that keep Wyoming moving.

Imagine building a rewarding career in a place where adventure is right outside your door! Wyoming offers more than just a great place to workits an incredible place to call home. Enjoy the benefits of no state income tax access to world-class outdoor recreation and an exceptional quality of life in a welcoming community. From breathtaking mountain landscapes and endless outdoor adventures to the charm of small-town living Lander offers the perfect balance of professional opportunity and personal enjoyment.

Take pride in the roads you help build enjoy the lifestyle Wyoming has to offer and become part of a team that keeps Wyoming moving. Apply today and build your future with WYDOT!

This position offers a:

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 oryou can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!

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• 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 report 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.

PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:

• Potentially exposed to hazardous waste and biological waste.
• Working around high-speed 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.

• 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

• 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.

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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.