Construction & Field Survey Technician 2026-01888
State of Wyoming
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Job summary
The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) seeks a Construction and Field Survey Technician to join our Evanston, Wyoming team. You will support planning, design, and construction of highway projects statewide, ensuring safety and quality through field surveys, testing, and inspection.
Responsibilities include site inspections, topographic surveys, materials testing, and QA/QC for earthwork, paving, and bridges. Strong teamwork and adaptability in diverse weather are essential.
Qualifications
- 2-4 years of progressive work experience in Construction and Field Surveying or an Associate's Degree
- Knowledge of surveying methods and equipment operation
- Understanding of materials testing and documentation of project records
Responsibilities
- Inspects construction projects and prepares project records.
- Performs topographic surveys and testing (gradation, density, concrete).
- Operates surveying equipment and conducts basic engineering calculations.
- Maintains traffic control plans and coordinates with contractors.
- Assists in permitting processes and project file maintenance.
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Job 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. This position is part of a professional team responsible for the development, construction and oversight of highway projects statewide.
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.
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. This position is part of a professional team responsible for the development, construction and oversight of highway projects statewide.
- $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
- 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!
- 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!
- 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.
- 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 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
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
None
- 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.
- FLSA: Non-exempt
The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.
Working for the State of Wyoming means more than a job — it’s a stable, rewarding career that lets you make a difference while enjoying a great quality of life.
- Comprehensive health coverage – medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
- Voluntary Benefits – including life insurance for you and family members, ambulance, pet insurance, short/long-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts
- Multiple retirement options – including the Wyoming Retirement System and a 457B account, helping you plan for long-term financial security
- Generous paid leave and flexible schedules – vacation, sick leave, paid FMLA and 9 paid holidays each year
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility – for those with qualifying student loans
- Training and professional development – to support your career growth and advancement
- Employee Assistance Program – Includes paid short-term counseling, legal, financial and work-life benefits and select employee discounts
- Wellness Program – Earn paid time off and incentives by focusing on your personal health
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