Construction and Field Survey Technician

Position: Construction and Field Survey Technician 2025-02305
Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is seeking a full-time Construction and Field Survey Technician located in Buffalo, Wyoming.

Buffalo is tucked away between the rolling plains of the Old West and the towering peaks of the Bighorn Mountains and is a small town living at its finest. Nearby outdoor activities are endless: hunting, fishing, hiking, camping, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, downhill skiing, snowmobiling, ATV trails, rodeos, and a four-star golf course in the heart of town. Billings, Montana and its amenities are just over a two-hour drive from Buffalo.

And Wyoming is one of only nine states with no income tax!

Under general supervision, the Construction and Field Survey Technician will perform various duties, including surveys and inspections on preliminary designs and construction projects, and conduct material testing to provide a safe, high-quality, and efficient transportation system for the State of 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

Human Resources Contact:
Keri Griffith /  /keri.griffith2

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

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

* Organize project records.

* Review and check project documentation.

* Prepare, review, maintain, and file construction project records, estimates, and reports.

* Assist with topographic surveys.

* Conduct aggregate gradation testing, density testing for earthwork and surfacing, and concrete testing.

* Perform survey tasks such as drive stakes, hubs, hold tapes, hold the rod, and instrument operation.

* Perform minor surveying computations such as slopes, areas, volumes, cuts, fills, etc.

* Inspect pipe backfill and fill construction.

* Inspect paving operations to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.

* Perform basic engineering computations such as areas, volumes, material spread rates, etc.

* Perform testing and sampling on bridges and roadways for analysis.

* Review and learn traffic control methods, manuals, and procedures.

* Perform more complex lab tests of samples and document results for QA/QC purposes.

* Attend and complete all designated training sessions to maintain required certifications and perform inspections.

* Communicate internally and externally regarding project information and courses of action/consequences on smaller projects.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES/AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:

Preference may be given to applicants with experience using the Trimble TS2 data collector and Geopak and Topcon software.

Agency may require Defensive Driving, WYDOT Portland Cement Concrete, Asphalt Concrete, Soil & Aggregate, ACI Concrete Level 2, QC/QA Certification in Soils & Aggregate, Asphalt and Concrete. American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Certification, Valid Wyoming Driver's License

KNOWLEDGE:

* Knowledge of materials testing, surveying methods, equipment operation, or willingness to learn.

* Knowledge of construction inspection includes the interpretation of plans and specifications or willingness to learn.

* Knowledge of documentation of project records.

* Knowledge of effective communication methods with supervisors and contractors.

* Knowledge of working towards a leadership role or willingness to learn.

* Knowledge of working outdoors and a variety of weather conditions.

* Knowledge of material testing, ability to perform complicated computer calculations, or willingness to learn.

* Knowledge of survey methods & ability to apply such as uploading & downloading survey files.

* Knowledge of computers and calculators.

* Knowledge of surveying.

* Knowledge of contract time, administration & contract changes, or willingness to learn.

* Knowledge of engineering computations/formulas or ability to learn.

* Knowledge of core drilling equipment, pneumatic & electric jackhammers,…