Construction & Field Survey Technician 2026-02616

State of Wyoming•Cheyenne, WY

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is hiring full-time Construction and Field Survey Technicians in Cheyenne, Wyoming. The role supports maintenance and improvement of Wyoming’s transportation infrastructure through surveying, materials testing, and construction inspection, helping ensure the quality, safety, and longevity of roads and structures. Work includes outdoor field activities and laboratory testing, project documentation, traffic control, and supporting construction projects. Technicians may oversee smaller projects or components of larger projects and serve as a technical resource for other employees. They must attend designated training to maintain required certifications. The position is open until filled and is classified as non-exempt.

Requirements

Ability to obtain a valid driver’s license.
Ability to obtain QC/QA certification in soils and aggregate, asphalt, and concrete.
Ability to obtain Asphalt Concrete, Soil & Aggregate Certification and WYDOT Portland Cement Concrete Certification.
Ability to obtain American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) certification.
Either 2–4 years of progressive work experience, typically in construction and field surveying, with knowledge at the level of a Construction and Field Survey Assistant; or an associate degree and 0–1 year of progressive work experience, typically in construction and field surveying, with knowledge at that level.
Knowledge of materials testing, surveying methods and equipment operation, and construction inspection, including interpretation of plans and specifications.
Knowledge of project record documentation and communication with supervisors and contractors.
Knowledge of material testing and ability to perform complicated computer calculations.
Knowledge of survey methods and ability to upload and download survey files.
Knowledge of computers and calculators, contract time, contract administration and changes, and engineering computations and formulas.
Knowledge of core drilling equipment, pneumatic and electric jackhammers, and hand tools.
Ability to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions and work toward a leadership role.
Ability to bend, stoop, lift up to 50 pounds, safely move materials, and stand for long periods.
Availability 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year.

Responsibilities

Inspect construction projects and paving operations for compliance with plans and specifications.
Prepare, review, maintain, and file construction project records, estimates, and reports.
Perform topographic surveys and survey tasks, including driving stakes and hubs, holding tapes and rods, and operating instruments.
Perform minor surveying and engineering computations, including slopes, areas, volumes, cuts and fills, and material spread rates.
Conduct aggregate gradation, earthwork and surfacing density, and concrete testing.
Inspect pipe backfill and fill construction.
Test, sample, and report on materials proposed for construction projects.
Perform testing and sampling on bridges and roadways for analysis, including more complex laboratory tests and documentation of results for QA/QC purposes.
Review and learn test methods, manuals, procedures, and traffic control methods.
Set up, maintain, and remove safe traffic control plans under live traffic conditions; maintain traffic control devices and perform traffic control duties.
Assist with investigations of existing roadways for forensic study, gathering samples, providing a safe working zone, and flagging.
Ensure proper equipment and supplies are loaded and in good working condition.
Serve as a technical resource for other employees and attend designated training to maintain required certifications.
Communicate project information and courses of action or consequences internally and externally on smaller projects.
Oversee smaller projects and/or components of larger projects.
Assist with permitting processes for water, gravel, plant-site, and surveying agreements, and help renew and maintain agreement files.