Construction and Field Survey Technician 2026-02239

State of Wyoming; Buffalo (WY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus

Health, dental and vision insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

403(b)/457(b retirement

Flexible schedules

Total compensation calculator

Job summary

The State of Wyoming is hiring a full-time Construction and Field Survey Technician in Buffalo. You will perform surveys, inspections, and material testing to ensure a safe transportation network for the state.

Preferred qualifications include experience with Trimble TS2, Geopak, and Topcon software, plus an Associate's Degree or 2–4 years of related work. A hiring bonus and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Two to four years in construction and field surveying or an Associate's Degree with related experience.
• Willingness to learn surveying methods, materials testing, and documentation.
• Ability to operate survey equipment and interpret plans/specifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform surveys and inspections on preliminary designs and construction projects.
• Conduct material testing to support safe, high-quality transportation systems.
• Document project records and maintain accurate files for review.

Skills

Survey methods

Material testing

Documentation of project records

Effective communication

Outdoor work readiness

Leadership development

Education

Associate's Degree

Tools

Trimble TS2 data collector

Geopak

Topcon software

Job description

Open Until Filled

General Description

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is seeking a full-time Construction and Field Survey Technician located in Buffalo, Wyoming.

Buffalo is tucked away between the rolling plains of the Old West and the towering peaks of the Bighorn Mountains and is a small town living at its finest. Nearby outdoor activities are endless: hunting, fishing, hiking, camping, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, downhill skiing, snowmobiling, ATV trails, rodeos, and a four-star golf course in the heart of town. Billings, Montana and its amenities are just over a two-hour drive from Buffalo. And Wyoming is one of only nine states with no income tax!

Under general supervision, the Construction and Field Survey Technician will perform various duties, including surveys and inspections on preliminary designs and construction projects, and conduct material testing to provide a safe, high-quality, and efficient transportation system for the State of Wyoming.

This position offers:

• $2,000 Hiring Bonus (See notes for eligibility)
• 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
• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities

and MUCH MORE!

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Preferences/Agency Requirements

Preference may be given to applicants with experience using the Trimble TS2 data collector and Geopak and Topcon software.

Agency may require Defensive Driving, WYDOT Portland Cement Concrete, Asphalt Concrete, Soil & Aggregate, ACI Concrete Level 2, QC/QA Certification in Soils & Aggregate, Asphalt and Concrete, American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Certification, Valid Wyoming Driver's License

Knowledge

• Knowledge of materials testing, surveying methods, equipment operation, or willingness to learn.
• Knowledge of construction inspection includes the interpretation of plans and specifications or willingness to learn.
• Knowledge of documentation of project records.
• Knowledge of effective communication methods with supervisors and contractors.
• Knowledge of working towards a leadership role or willingness to learn.
• Knowledge of working outdoors and a variety of weather conditions.
• Knowledge of material testing, ability to perform complicated computer calculations, or willingness to learn.
• Knowledge of survey methods & ability to apply such as uploading & downloading survey files.
• Knowledge of computers and calculators.
• Knowledge of surveying.
• Knowledge of contract time, administration & contract changes, or willingness to learn.
• Knowledge of engineering computations/formulas or ability to learn.
• Knowledge of core drilling equipment, pneumatic & electric jackhammers, and hand tools or willingness to learn.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: None

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.
• Workaround high-speed traffic and heavy construction equipment.
• Work outdoors in various inclement weather conditions, including heat, cold, wind, and moisture.
• Physical Ability: bending, stooping, and lifting up to fifty pounds; safely lifting and moving necessary materials from one point to another; Ability to stand for long periods.
• Must be available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year.

Notes

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• The Wyoming Department of Transportation is a Drug-Free Workplace.
• E-Verify: WYDOT uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.
• Qualifying eligibility and criteria for the hiring bonus
  • Temporary employees accepting a full-time position.
  • Current employees accepting a promotional opportunity - recruitment must have been opened to the public.
  • One year of service to WYDOT must be completed; failure to complete this requirement will forfeit the hiring incentive, and funds will be recouped from final pay.
  • Internal candidates would be required to remain in the position for a minimum of one (1) year from their promotion date.
  • Employees would only be eligible for one (1) hiring bonus in a 12-month period.
  • If the employee elects to downgrade through an active recruitment and/or appointment during the twelve (12) month period, they would be required to pay the bonus back.

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

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