Construction & Field Survey Technician

Construction And Field Survey TechnicianThe 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 include:$2,000 hiring bonus (see notes for eligibility)A strong culture of public service and work-life balanceComprehensive benefits package, including:Health, dental, and vision insuranceState retirement plan with deferred compensation optionsPaid vacation, sick leave, and holidaysWhy Evanston, WY?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 insurancePaid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidaysRetirement - pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure futureMeaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communitiesAnd much more!Human Resource Contact: Terra Poling/ / functions include:Inspecting construction projects.Preparing, reviewing, maintaining, and filing construction project records, estimates and reports.Performing topographic surveys.Conducting aggregate gradation testing, density testing for earthwork and surfacing, and concrete testing.Performing survey tasks such as driving stakes, hubs, hold tapes, hold rod, and instrument operation.Performing minor surveying computations such as slopes, areas, volumes, cuts and fills, etc.Inspecting pipe backfill and fill construction.Inspecting paving operation to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.Performing minor engineering computations such as areas, volumes, material spread rates, etc.Testing, sampling and reporting materials proposed to be used in construction projects.Reviewing and learning test methods, manuals, and procedures.Performing basic engineering calculations.Performing testing and sampling on bridges and roadways for analysis.Reviewing and learning traffic control methods, manuals, and procedures.Setting up, maintaining, and removing a safe traffic control plan under live traffic conditions.Maintaining traffic control devices in the field; performing traffic control duties.Assisting in the investigation of existing roadways for forensic study.Assisting in gathering samples, providing a safe working zone, flagging, etc.Ensuring that proper equipment and supplies are loaded and in good working condition.Performing more complex lab tests of samples and documenting results for QA/QC purposes.Serving as a technical resource for other employees; attending and completing all designated training sessions in order to maintain required certifications; performing inspections.Communicating both internally and externally regarding project information and courses of action/consequences, on smaller projects.Overseeing smaller projects and/or components of larger projects.Assisting 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.Must have the ability to obtain 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: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.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 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: NonePhysical 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-exemptThe State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.