Construction & Field Survey Technician

Position: Construction & Field Survey Technician 2026-00084
Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is seeking motivated and skilled Construction and Field Survey Technicians to join our team in Rawlins, Wyoming. This is an exciting opportunity to apply your technical expertise in a role that directly contributes to the safety, efficiency, and quality of Wyoming's transportation system.

As a Construction and Field Survey Technician, you'll play an essential role in ensuring the success of highway construction and maintenance projects. Your work will include performing field surveys, testing materials, inspecting construction activities, and supporting project documentation-all while exploring Wyoming's rugged and beautiful landscapes.

Why Rawlins?

Rawlins offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and big adventure. Nestled in the heart of Carbon County, it's a community surrounded by wide-open spaces and outdoor recreation opportunities. Spend your weekends fishing for trout and walleye at Seminole State Park, hitting the ATV trails, enjoying a round at the local golf course, or experiencing the excitement of local rodeos. Plus, Casper is just a short drive away for even more outdoor and cultural experiences.

And remember-Wyoming has no state income tax, meaning more of your paycheck stays with you!

If you're ready to build your future while helping shape Wyoming's highways and communities, join the WYDOT team in Rawlins-where your work makes a lasting difference, and every day brings a new adventure.

What's in it for you?

$2,000 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!!

For information on the Wyoming Department of Transportation's purpose, mission, vision, and values, please visit our website: WYDOT Purpose, Mission, Vision & Values

Human Resource Contact:
Mandy McMicheal /  / 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…