Construction & Field Survey Technician 2026-01888

About the role

Open Until Filled

General Description

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.

Position Highlights

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

Why Evanston, WY?

Evanston is a charming western town offering a wide array of recreational opportunities and rich historical experiences. Enjoy:

• Outdoor activities such as hiking, golfing, camping, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, and ice skating.
• Historical attractions like the Old Mormon Trail and the Union Pacific railroad landmarks.
• Easy access to Bear River State Park and just a short one-hour drive to Salt Lake City, Utah.
• Plus: No state income tax in Wyoming!

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
• Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities
• and MUCH MORE! Click here for detailed information, or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!

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Essential Functions

The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed in the job level.

• 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.

Preferences/agency 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
• Asphalt Concrete, Soil & Aggregate

Wydot

Portland Cement Concrete Certification

ACI Concrete Level 2 Certification

Must have the ability to obtain American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Certification

Knowledge

• 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.

Education & Experience Substitution

• 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
• Education: Associate's Degree

Experience

• 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
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: None

Physical Working Conditions

• Potentially exposed to hazardous waste and biological waste.
• Working around high-speed traffic and heavy construction equipment.
• Work outdoors in a variety of inclement weather conditions to include heat, cold, snow and wet.
• Physical Ability: Bending, stooping and lifting up to fifty pounds; safely lift and move necessary materials from one point to another; ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Must be available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year.

Notes

• FLSA: Non-exempt

• Click here to view the State of Wyoming Total Compensation Calculator.
• Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.

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Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.