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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.

• Organize project records.
• Review and check project documentation.
• Prepare, review, maintain, and file construction project records, estimates, and reports.
• Assist with topographic surveys.
• Conduct aggregate gradation testing, density testing for earthwork and surfacing, and concrete testing.
• Perform survey tasks such as drive stakes, hubs, hold tapes, hold the rod, and instrument operation.
• Perform minor surveying computations such as slopes, areas, volumes, cuts, fills, etc.
• Inspect pipe backfill and fill construction.
• Inspect paving operations to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.
• Perform basic engineering computations such as areas, volumes, material spread rates, etc.
• Perform testing and sampling on bridges and roadways for analysis.
• Review and learn traffic control methods, manuals, and procedures.
• Perform more complex lab tests of samples and document results for QA/QC purposes.
• Attend and complete all designated training sessions to maintain required certifications and perform inspections.
• Communicate internally and externally regarding project information and courses of action/consequences on smaller projects.

Qualifications

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 and Aggregate, ACI Concrete Level 2, QC/QA Certification in Soils and 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 and ability to apply such as uploading and downloading survey files.
• Knowledge of computers and calculators.
• Knowledge of surveying.
• Knowledge of contract time, administration and contract changes, or willingness to learn.
• Knowledge of engineering computations/formulas or ability to learn.
• Knowledge of core drilling equipment, pneumatic and electric jackhammers, and hand tools or willingness to learn.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and 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

Necessary Special Requirements 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 poun s; 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.