Soils & Surfacing Technician

Overview

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is looking for a motivated Soils & Surfacing Lab Technician to join its team in Cheyenne and play a key role in building and maintaining Wyoming’s transportation infrastructure. In this hands-on position, you’ll work under the guidance of experienced professionals to help ensure the state’s highways and roadways meet the highest standards of safety and performance.

You’ll perform testing activities for the assigned section applying industry standards from organizations such as the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) and the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), along with WYDOT specifications. Your work will include testing, reviewing data, and generating reports that guide critical decisions in roadway construction and materials quality. By contributing your technical skills and attention to detail, you’ll help deliver a safe, high-quality, and efficient transportation system that serves communities across Wyoming.

Cheyenne is a steadily growing community along the Front Range but still true to the history of the Old West. The city offers nearby access to mountain biking, skiing, hiking, fishing, hunting, and other outdoor activities. Wyoming is one of only nine states with no state income tax.

This position offers a $2000.00 hiring bonus (see notes for eligibility)

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
• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities

and MUCH MORE!  for detailed information, or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!

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Human Resource Contact:

• Performs testing, inspection, or data collection using sophisticated equipment and complex procedures to ensure specification compliance or for engineering analysis and design
• Performs training and reviews competency to qualify entry level technicians
• Decides which tests to perform and performs them with expertise and accuracy
• Maintains accuracy and repeatability of tests and testing results
• Cleans, maintains, repairs and calibrates instruments and equipment
• Performs data analysis
• Completes appropriate work assignments
• Ensures sample information is entered into LIMS tracking system accurately and samples are prepared for testing in accordance with procedures
• Performs trial design for hot plant mix, cold in place recycling, and stabilized full depth reclamation work
• Communicates issues with equipment manufacturers and repair technicians
• Monitors supplies and inventory levels
• Travels occasionally to aid with testing for volumetric projects
• Resolves discrepancies

Preference may be given to candidates with 2-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in a Laboratory) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Field Data Collection and Lab Analysis Technician.

• Knowledge of practical applications of algebra, trigonometry, and geometry
• Knowledge of concrete and asphalt mix design methods, materials science and materials properties
• Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of specialized instruments and equipment in order to perform diagnostics and repair
• Knowledge of AASHTO R18, Establishing and Implementing a Quality Management System for Construction Materials Testing Laboratories
• Knowledge of calibration procedures for equipment
• Knowledge of highway construction/fabrication materials and procedures
• Knowledge of quality control procedures
• Knowledge of safety procedures

Education: Associate's Degree (typically in Civil and Environmental Engineering)

Experience: 0-2 years of progressive work experience (Transportation occupational group and Laboratory) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Field Data Collection and Lab Analysis Technician…