Construction and Field Survey Technician 2026-02514

State of Wyoming•Lander, WY

28d•Onsite

About The Position

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Construction and Field Survey Technician to join their team in Lander, Wyoming. This full-time position involves hands-on work, often outdoors, contributing to Wyoming’s transportation infrastructure. Responsibilities include conducting field surveys, construction inspections, and material testing to ensure projects meet quality, safety, and construction standards. The role offers opportunities to work on diverse projects, develop technical skills, and contribute to safe and efficient transportation systems. Wyoming offers a high quality of life with no state income tax and access to outdoor recreation.

Requirements

Ability to obtain a Valid Driver's License
Ability to obtain QC/QA Certification in Soils & Aggregate, Asphalt, and Concrete
Ability to obtain Asphalt Concrete, Soil & Aggregate Certification
Ability to obtain Asphalt Concrete, Soil & Aggregate WYDOT Portland Cement Concrete Certification
Ability to obtain ACI Concrete Level 2 Certification
Ability to obtain the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Certification
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 and the ability to perform complicated computer calculations.
Knowledge of survey methods and the ability to apply them, such as uploading and downloading survey files.
Knowledge of computers and calculators.
Knowledge of surveying.
Knowledge of contract time, administration, and contract changes.
Knowledge of engineering computations/formulas.
Knowledge of core drilling equipment, pneumatic and electric jackhammers, and hand tools.
2-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Construction and Field Surveying) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Construction and Field Survey Assistant
Associate's Degree
0-1 year of progressive work experience (typically in Construction and Field Surveying) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Construction and Field Survey Assistant

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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, holding tapes, holding the rod, and instrument operation.
Performs minor surveying computations such as slopes, areas, volumes, cuts, 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 materials proposed for 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.
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 renewing and maintaining these agreements.