Construction & Field Survey Technician

Position: Construction & Field Survey Technician 2025-03078
Location: Basin

Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is currently seeking a full-time Construction and Field Survey Technician to join our team in Basin, Wyoming.

Under limited supervision, this position performs a variety of technical duties in support of transportation projects, including conducting surveys and inspections for preliminary design and construction activities, as well as performing material testing. This role is essential in helping WYDOT deliver a safe, high-quality, and efficient transportation system for the State of Wyoming.

Basin was established in 1896 as a hub for the region's rich agricultural roots and is known today as the "Lilac City" and the heart of the Bighorn Basin. Located near the Bighorn Mountains, the area offers abundant outdoor recreation opportunities such as camping, fishing, hunting, wildlife viewing, skiing, ATV riding, snowmobiling, hiking, boating, and swimming. In addition, Wyoming has no state income tax, providing a significant financial benefit for residents.

This is an excellent opportunity to build a rewarding career with WYDOT while enjoying the lifestyle and natural beauty of north-central Wyoming.

This position offers:

$2,000 Hiring Bonus See notes for eligibility

* Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance

* Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

* State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)

* Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays

For information on the Wyoming Department of Transportation's purpose, mission, vision, and values, please visit our website:

Human Resource Contact:
Jesse Maschke / jesse.maschke1 /

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.

* 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:

This is an entry-level position; the department will provide the candidate with proper training to perform all assigned duties for the position.

Must have the ability to obtain a Valid Driver's License

Must have the ability to obtain QC/QA Certification in Soils and Aggregate, Asphalt, and Concrete

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 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 and the ability to apply, such as uploading and downloading of survey files.

* Knowledge of computers and calculators.

* Knowledge of organizing and prioritizing.

*…