Construction & Field Survey Technician 2026-01888

State of Wyoming•Evanston, WY

24d•Onsite

About The Position

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is seeking a dedicated Construction and Field Survey Technician to join our team in Evanston, Wyoming. In this role, you will play an essential part in the planning, design, and construction of highway projects, helping to ensure a safe, high-quality, and efficient transportation system for the State of Wyoming. Working under limited supervision, Construction and Field Survey Technicians perform a wide range of duties, including surveying, materials testing, and construction inspection. This position is part of a professional team responsible for the development, construction, and oversight of highway projects statewide.

Requirements

Must have the ability to obtain a Valid Driver's License
Must have the ability to obtain QC/QA Certification in Soils & Aggregate, Asphalt and Concrete
Must have the ability to obtain Asphalt Concrete, Soil & Aggregate Certification
Must have the ability to obtain Asphalt Concrete, Soil & Aggregate WYDOT Portland Cement Concrete Certification
Must have the ability to obtain ACI Concrete Level 2 Certification
Must have the 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 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.
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 OR 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

Responsibilities

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 driving stakes, hubs, hold tapes, hold rod, and instrument operation.
Performs minor surveying computations such as slopes, areas, volumes, cuts and 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.
Assists 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 in order to maintain required certifications; performs inspections.
Communicates both internally and externally regarding project information and courses of action/consequences, on smaller projects.
Oversees 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.