Independent Assurance Technician

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Are you passionate about quality, safety, and making a real impact on transportation infrastructure? We’re looking for a dedicated Independent Assurance Technician to oversee Independent Assurance (IA) across a significant portion of Wyoming. In this pivotal role, you’ll evaluate testing technicians, oversee materials sampling and testing, and provide hands‑on training in the field. Your work will directly support the delivery of a safe, high‑quality, and efficient transportation system across the state.

This is more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to shape the standards of transportation in Wyoming while working outdoors, travelling the state, collaborating with skilled professionals, and making sure every road and bridge is built to last.

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.

$2,000 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:

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

• Evaluates certified technicians performing acceptance testing, including WYDOT personnel, contractors, and consultants, in the performance of test procedures in each area of certification in which they are testing
• Independently communicates with field offices to monitor project schedules and progress, tracking construction activities to determine when work is occurring
• Travels weekly to job sites to evaluate technicians testing aggregate, asphalt, concrete, plant mix pavement, and other materials
• Conducts split sampling with technicians and observes on‑site testing procedures to verify both contractor and WYDOT field test results
• Transports split samples to the Central Laboratory for testing and comparison of results to ensure the project sampling and testing is valid
• Observes field testing technicians performing materials tests at project sites and verifies practices are in compliance with testing procedures
• Provides assistance and training to field testing technicians on field testing procedures
• Serves as a member of the Materials Testing Manual committee and gives recommendations for changes to the manual
• Assists in providing instruction at materials testing training seminars in the Materials Laboratory and with the Wyoming Materials Tester Technician Certification Seminars
• Cleans, maintains, repairs, and calibrates testing equipment
• Makes recommendations for supplies needed/inventory, and equipment maintenance

Preference may be given to applicants who have a Wyoming Materials Technician Certification in Soils and Aggregate, Asphalt Cement, Portland Cement, and/or an American Concrete Institute (ACI) Concrete Field Testing Technician Level 1 Certification.

• Knowledge of testing procedures
• Knowledge of testing equipment operation and maintenance
• Knowledge of specifications, policies, and procedures
• Knowledge of materials characteristics
• Knowledge of construction practices
• Knowledge of laboratory safety
• Knowledge and skills in the evaluation of materials and direction of work activities
• Skills in written and oral communication and computer use
• Ability to evaluate test results, give recommendations, and direct…