Construction and Field Survey Technician 2026-02370

State of Wyoming•Basin, WY

42d•Onsite

About The Position

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is seeking a full-time Construction and Field Survey Technician to join our team in Basin, Wyoming. This position is responsible for performing a wide variety of essential duties that directly impact highway construction and design projects, including conducting surveys, performing inspections, and carrying out material testing to ensure quality and safety standards are met. The role involves working under limited supervision and supporting WYDOT’s mission to provide a safe and efficient transportation system. The location in Basin offers access to outdoor recreation and the financial advantage of no state income tax.

Requirements

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 OR 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
Ability to obtain a Valid Driver's License
Ability to obtain QC/QA Certification in Soils & Aggregate, Asphalt, and Concrete
Ability to obtain 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 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 organizing and prioritizing.
Knowledge of surveying.
Knowledge of contract time, administration & contract changes.
Knowledge of engineering computations/formulas and math skills.
Knowledge of core drilling equipment, pneumatic & electric jackhammers, and hand tools.

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, 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 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 basic engineering calculations.
Performs testing and sampling on bridges and roadways for analysis.
Provides office and clerical support to the Administrative program to ensure efficient operation of the office.
Greets and screens clients and answers phones to determine the needs of clients.
Accurately maintains files and records; inputs data into databases.
Provides customer service to customers, clients, and staff, acts as a resource, and explains rules and procedures to co-workers, customers, and/or clients.
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 the renewal and file maintenance of these agreements.
Assists in preparing scoping statements and engineers' recommendations for construction projects.
Assists in reviewing plans, estimates, and summaries during the design of construction projects.
Assists in conducting various traffic studies in accordance with MUTCD and WYDOT standards. Studies include speed studies, intersection turning movement studies, school and pedestrian studies, etc.
Assist in the administration of highway access and special event permits.