Construction Technician Internship

Position: Construction Technician Internship 2026-00380
Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is seeking motivated Internship Construction Technicians to support transportation projects across the state. This internship offers a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience in public service while contributing to the maintenance and improvement of Wyoming's transportation infrastructure.

As an Intern Construction Technician, you will assist with surveying, materials testing, and construction inspection activities. These duties play a critical role in ensuring the quality, safety, and durability of highways, bridges, and related structures that serve Wyoming's communities.

This position provides practical, real-world experience in the construction and transportation field while working in Wyoming's wide-open spaces and scenic Mountain West environment. It is an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in engineering, construction, or transportation careers to develop foundational skills and professional experience with a respected public agency.

WYDOT will be offering the Construction Technician Internship in the following Wyoming cities:

DISTRICT 1:

Cheyenne

Laramie

Rawlins

DISTRICT 2:

Casper

Douglas

Torrington

Wheatland

DISTRICT 3:

Afton

Evanston

Jackson

Kemmerer

Pinedale

Rock Springs

DISTRICT 4:

Buffalo

Gillette

New Castle

Sheridan

Sundance

DISTRICT 5:

Basin

Cody

Lander

Riverton

Thermopolis

Human Resource Contact:  / Kari Davis /kari.davis

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.

* Prepares, reviews, maintains and files 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 drive stakes, hubs, hold tapes, hold the rod, and instrument operation.

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

* Inspects pipe backfill and fill construction.

* Inspects paving operation to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.

* Performs minor engineering computations such as areas, volumes, material spread rates, etc.

* Tests, samples, and reports materials proposed to be used in construction projects.

* Reviews and learns test methods, manuals, and procedures.

* Performs basic engineering calculations.

* 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 to maintain required certifications and performs inspections.

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

* Oversee smaller projects and/or components of larger projects.

* Assists permit processes to obtain water, gravel, plant site, and surveying agreements and aids in the renewal and file maintenance of these agreements.

* Maintain contract documents in the Construction Management System.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES/AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:

Must have the ability to obtain a Certification to operate specified equipment as directed byWYDOT.

Must have the ability to obtain a Certificate of course completion of Defensive Driving.

Must have the ability to obtain a First Aid/CPR certification.

Must have the ability to obtain aFlaggercertification.

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

* Knowledge of computers and calculators.

* Knowledge of surveying.

* Knowledge of contract time, administration & contract changes.

* Knowledge of engineering computations/formulas.

* Knowledge of core drilling equipment, pneumatic & electric jackhammers, and hand tools.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

None - See "Preferences"

Necessary

Special Requirements

PHYSICAL

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