Construction & Field Survey Specialist 2025-02057 Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wyoming/jobs/newprint/5049812) Apply  Construction & Field Survey Specialist 2025-02057 Salary $22.63 - $25.14 Hourly Location Buffalo, WY Job Type Permanent Full-time Job Number 2025-02057 Department Department of Transportation Division Department of Transportation Opening Date 08/19/2025 Closing Date Continuous FLSA Non-Exempt Job Classification TNCF06 + Description + Benefits + Questions Description and Functions Open Until Filled GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is now seeking a full-time Construction & Field Survey Specialist located in Buffalo, Wyoming, where you will enjoy various outdoor activities nearby, including snowmobiling, skiing, camping, fishing, and hunting. 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 seven states with no income tax! Under limited supervision, the Construction and Field Survey Specialist will perform various tasks required to formulate recommendations for highway projects' preliminary designs and construction to provide a safe, high-quality, and efficient transportation system. Under limited supervision, the Construction and Field Survey Specialist will perform various tasks required to formulate recommendations for highway projects' preliminary designs and construction to provide a safe, high-quality, and efficient transportation system. This position offers: **$2,000 Hiring Bonus** See notes for eligibility + 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 Human Resource Contact: Keri Griffith / 307-674-2318 / keri.griffith2@wyo.gov (keri.griffith2@wyo.gov) ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level. + Performs various tasks, including surveys, testing, and inspections on preliminary designs and construction of highway projects. + Observed, monitored, and oversees highway and highway-related construction performed by contractors. + Field test materials, checks work against specifications, and confers with contractors, engineers, and work crews. + Responsible for project documentation, pay estimates, and final contract documents. + Verifies and documents work activities. + Regularly monitors and inspects work and calculates payment of contractors. + Maintains crew diaries and logs supporting departmental record-keeping and/or contract administration activities. + Ensures that materials sampling and testing are performed properly; audits material summaries for QA/QC purposes. + Assists in the preparation of recommendations used to design construction projects. + Check preliminary plans for errors and problems. + Communicates internally and externally regarding project information and courses of action/consequences on larger projects. + Prepares and checks documentation to be sent to the district finals office. + Oversees minor to more complex construction projects by documenting pay quantities, coordinating the work schedule of subordinates, and working with contractors for quality control. + Organize project records. + Review and check project documentation. + Prepare, review, maintain, and file construction project records, estimates, and reports. + Perform 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. + 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 to maintain required certifications and perform inspections. Qualifications PREFERENCES: Preference may be given to applicants with 2 to 4 years of progressive work experience in roadway construction methods, contract administration, survey experience, and material testing. Must have the ability to obtain the following certifications/licenses: + Valid Driver's License + Defensive Driving + QC/QA Certification in Soils & Aggregate, Asphalt, and Concrete + Asphalt Concrete, Soil & Aggregate + WYDOT Portland Cement Concrete + ACI Concrete Level 2 + American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Certification KNOWLEDGE: + Knowledge of project coordination and monitoring. Review design and construction methods. + Knowledge of construction trades and practices. + Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel + Knowledge of engineering and computations/formulas. + Knowledge of construction inspection, which includes the 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 material testing. + Ability to perform complicated computer calculations. + Knowledge of computers and calculators. + Knowledge of surveying, surveying methods, equipment, and the ability to apply upload and downloading of survey files. + Knowledge of contract time, administration, and contract changes. 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 Technician Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: None OR Education: Associate's Degree Experience: 0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Construction and Field Surveying) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Construction and Field Survey Technician 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 extensively in various inclement weather conditions to include heat, cold, snow, and wet. + Must be physically able to bend, stoop, and lift up to fifty pounds; safely lift and move necessary materials from one point to another; ability to stand for long periods. + Must be available to work Monday through Saturday during the construction season. + Occasional overnight travel is required. NOTES: + FLSA: Non-Exempt + WYDOT will conduct motor vehicle record checks to verify a valid driver's license. + 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 aboutE-Verify (https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify) , including your rights and responsibilities. + Qualifying eligibility and criteria for the hiring bonus + Temporary employees accepting a full-time position. + Current employees are accepting a promotional opportunity, so recruitment must be 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. Supplemental Information 045-Department of Transportation - WYDOT-Chief Engineer - District Construction Click here (https://ai.wyo.gov/divisions/human-resources/consultative-services/compensation/pay-tables-salary-averages) 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. 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. Employees enjoy: + 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 11 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 Know your full value. Your paycheck is only part of the picture. 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