Construction & Field Survey Technician 2025-01428

State of Wyoming • Kemmerer, WY

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About The Position

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is seeking a dedicated Construction and Field Survey Specialist to join our team in Kemmerer, WY. Under limited supervision, you will support the planning, design, and construction of highway projects, contributing to a safer and more efficient transportation system across the state.

Requirements

• 2-4 years of progressive work experience in roadway construction methods, contract administration, survey experience, and material testing.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Defensive Driving certification.
• QC/QA Certification in Soils & Aggregate, Asphalt, and Concrete.
• Asphalt Concrete, Soil & Aggregate certification.
• WYDOT Portland Cement Concrete certification.
• ACI Concrete Level 2 certification.
• American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Certification.

Responsibilities

• Performs various tasks, including surveys, testing, and inspections on preliminary designs and the construction of highway projects.
• Responsible for minor construction projects.
• Observes, monitors, and oversees highway and highway-related construction performed by contractors.
• Fields test materials; checks work against specifications and confers with contractors, engineers, and work crews.
• Review highway design plans to verify existing utilities, determine utility conflicts, contact utility companies for notification of highway projects, and confirm utility conflicts.
• Responsible for project documentation, pay estimates, and final contract documents.
• Verifies and documents work activities.
• Regularly monitors and inspects work and calculates the payment of contractors.
• Maintains crew diaries and logs in support of departmental record-keeping and/or contract administration activities.
• Ensure that materials sampling and testing are performed properly; audit material summaries for QA/QC purposes.
• Assists in the preparation of recommendations used to design construction projects.
• Anticipates potential problems prior to going to contract.
• Check preliminary plans for errors and problems.
• Communicates both internally and externally regarding project information and courses of action/consequences on larger projects.
• Researches land ownership and contacts landowners to secure permission to enter their land to conduct surveys.
• Prepares and checks the documentation to be sent to the district's final office.
• Oversees minor to more complex construction projects by documenting pay quantities, coordinating subordinates' work schedules, and working with a contractor for quality control.
• Prepares and updates reports as needed.
• Assists and supports the District Land Surveyor and the district administrative personnel.

Benefits

• $2,000 Hiring Bonus (see notes for eligibility)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• State retirement plan + deferred compensation options
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• A strong culture of public service and work-life balance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
• Education Level: Associate degree