Description and Functions




Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) seeks a full-time Construction and Field Survey Technician located in Cheyenne, Wyoming, where you can enjoy a community that offers great activities throughout the year just a few miles away, including camping, fishing, and hunting.

Under limited 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:

• 
  Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• **Limited time hiring incentive** Eighty (80) additional hours of incentive pay at the hourly rate of hire to be paid out at the end of the successful candidate\xe2\x80\x99s first month of employment
  • New hires and rehires who begin employment by June 30, 2023, will qualify for this limited-time incentive.

Cheyenne is a steadily growing community along the Front Range but still true to the history of the Old West. The city offers nearby access to mountain biking, skiing, hiking, fishing, hunting, and other outdoor activities. Cheyenne also is home to the "Daddy of \'em All"-Cheyenne Frontier Days - held every last week in July. Wyoming is one of only seven states with no state income tax.

Human Resource Contact: 307-745-2111 ellen.teigen@wyo.gov

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

• Perform clerical duties.
• The first point of contact for the office
• Procures items needed for the office and projects.
• Organizes project records.
• Reviews and checks project documentation.
• Prepares, reviews maintains, and files construction project records, estimates, and reports.
• Reviews and learns traffic control methods, manuals, and procedures.
• Reviews and learns test methods, manuals, and procedures.
• Communicates internally and externally regarding project information and courses of action/consequences on projects.
• Provides office support to project managers and establishes good lines of communication between WYDOT and contractors.
• Oversees smaller projects and/or components of larger projects.
• Learns and utilizes the WYDOT Construction Management System.
• Reviews and finalizes project documents for our final office.
• Performs survey tasks such as staking various project elements and recording survey data for current and preliminary projects.
• Performs minor construction computations such as slopes, areas, volumes, cuts, fills, etc.
• Inspect contract elements to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.
• Testing of various materials used in construction projects.
• Inspect traffic control setups on construction projects to adhere to our plans and specifications.
• Assists in the investigation of existing roadways for forensic study.
• Performs complex documents and results for QCA/QCA purposes.
• Serves as a technical resource for other employees and attends all designated training sessions to maintain required certifications.
• Assists in obtaining agreements required for projects.

Qualifications


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


KNOWLEDGE:

• Ability to learn WYDOT-specific documentation, practices, and procedures.
• Possess skills in various forms of communication.
• Proficient in computers and computer software.
• Basic knowledge of mathematics.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:


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

OR
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

Necessary Special Requirements



PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Potentially exposed to hazardous waste and biological waste.
• Working around high-speed traffic and heavy construction equipment.
• Work outdoors in various inclement weather conditions, including heat, cold, snow, and wet.
• Physical Ability: Bending, stooping, and lifting up to 50 pounds; safely lifting and moving necessary materials from one point to another; ability to stand for long periods.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-exempt
• 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.
• WYDOT will conduct motor vehicle record checks to verify a valid driver\'s license.
• Wyoming Department of Transportation is a Drug-Free Workplace.

Supplemental Information


045-Department of Transportation - WYDOT-Chief Engineer - District Construction

To learn more about h Wyoming Department of Transpiration, please visit us at www.dot.state.wy.us/home.html

Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.

URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm

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.



There are many benefits to living and working in Wyoming. Beautiful country with wide-open spaces and clean air, great recreational opportunities, and no State income tax to mention a few! In addition, the State of Wyoming offers State employees a very generous benefits package. Please click here for more information on the State of Wyoming employee benefits*.