Construction and Field Survey Specialist I 2025-02962
State of Wyoming, Wyoming, Ohio, United States
General Description
The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is looking for a full‑time Construction & Field Survey Specialist in the historic western town of Sheridan, Wyoming. Sheridan offers a rugged landscape and a host of outdoor activities such as snowmobiling, skiing, fishing, camping, and hunting. It is more than a job—it’s a lifestyle upgrade.
Description And Functions Open Until Filled
In this role you will work under limited supervision to perform tasks that support the preliminary designs and construction of highway projects. Your work will directly shape the roads that connect Wyoming’s communities and landscapes.
This Position Offers
$2,000 Hiring Bonus** – see Notes section 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
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Perform various tasks, including surveys, testing, and inspections on preliminary designs and the construction of highway projects.
Responsible for minor construction projects.
Observe, monitor, and oversee highway and related construction performed by contractors.
Field‑test materials, compare work against specifications, and confer with contractors, engineers, and work crews.
Review highway design plans to verify existing utilities, identify conflicts, and contact utility companies.
Prepare project documentation, pay estimates, and final contract documents.
Verify and document work activities.
Regularly monitor, inspect work, and calculate contractor payments.
Maintain crew diaries and logs to support departmental record‑keeping and contract administration.
Ensure proper material sampling and testing; audit material summaries for QA/QC.
Assist in preparing recommendations used to design construction projects.
Anticipate potential problems prior to contracting.
Check preliminary plans for errors and problems.
Communicate internally and externally regarding project information and courses of action.
Research land ownership and contact landowners to secure permission for surveys.
Prepare and check documentation for the district’s final office.
Oversee minor to complex construction projects by documenting pay quantities, coordinating work schedules of subordinates, and working with contractors for quality control.
Prepare and update reports as needed.
Assist and support the District Land Surveyor and the district administrative personnel.
Qualifications – Preferences / Agency Requirements Preference may be given to applicants with 2 to 4 years of progressive experience in roadway construction methods, contract administration, survey experience, and material testing.
Must be able 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
AASHTO Certification
Knowledge
Project coordination and monitoring
Construction trades and practices
Microsoft Word and Excel
Engineering computations/formulas
Construction inspection, interpretation of plans and specifications
Project record documentation
Communication with supervisors and contractors
Leadership development
Material testing
Computer calculations and calculator usage
Surveying methods, equipment, and file handling
Contract time, administration, and changes
Minimum Qualifications Education & Experience Substitution:
2–4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Construction and Field Surveying) with knowledge equivalent to a Construction and Field Survey Technician.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
None required.
Associate’s Degree
preferred.
Experience:
0–2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Construction and Field Surveying) with knowledge equivalent to a Construction and Field Survey Technician.
Physical Working Conditions
Potentially exposed to hazardous waste and biological waste.
Work around high‑speed traffic and heavy construction equipment.
Work outdoors extensively in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, snow, and wet.
Must be physically able to bend, stoop, and lift up to fifty pounds; stand for long periods.
Must be available to work Monday through Saturday during the construction season.
Occasional overnight travel required.
Notes
FLSA: Non‑Exempt
WYDOT will conduct motor vehicle record checks to verify a valid driver’s license.
Wyoming Department of Transportation is a Drug‑Free Workplace.
E‑Verify: WYDOT uses E‑Verify to confirm the eligibility of newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E‑Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.
Hiring bonus eligibility and criteria: Temporary employees accepting a full‑time position.
Current employees accepting a promotional opportunity – recruitment must have been opened to the public.
One year of service to WYDOT must be completed; failure to meet this will forfeit the hiring incentive, and funds will be recouped from final pay.
Internal candidates must remain in the position for a minimum of one (1) year from promotion date.
Employees eligible for only one (1) hiring bonus in a 12‑month period.
Downgrades during a 12‑month period require repayment of the bonus.
Benefits
Comprehensive health coverage – medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family.
Voluntary benefits – life insurance, ambulance, pet insurance, short/long‑term disability, flex spending, and health savings accounts.
Retirement options – Wyoming Retirement System and 457B account.
Generous paid leave and flexible schedules – vacation, sick leave, paid FMLA, and 11 paid holidays each year.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility – for qualifying student loans.
Training and professional development.
Employee Assistance Program – paid short‑term counseling, legal, financial and work‑life benefits, and employee discounts.
Wellness Program – paid time off and incentives for focusing on personal health.
Human Resource Contact 307‑674‑2318 / keri.griffith2@wyo.gov / Keri Griffith
Legal Statements / EEO The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities. The Wyoming Department of Transportation is a Drug‑Free Workplace. The State of Wyoming, through the Department of Transportation, uses E‑Verify to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States.
Apply Today If you’re ready to combine a fulfilling career with an unbeatable lifestyle, apply today to make Sheridan your new home base.
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Description And Functions Open Until Filled
In this role you will work under limited supervision to perform tasks that support the preliminary designs and construction of highway projects. Your work will directly shape the roads that connect Wyoming’s communities and landscapes.
This Position Offers
$2,000 Hiring Bonus** – see Notes section 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
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Perform various tasks, including surveys, testing, and inspections on preliminary designs and the construction of highway projects.
Responsible for minor construction projects.
Observe, monitor, and oversee highway and related construction performed by contractors.
Field‑test materials, compare work against specifications, and confer with contractors, engineers, and work crews.
Review highway design plans to verify existing utilities, identify conflicts, and contact utility companies.
Prepare project documentation, pay estimates, and final contract documents.
Verify and document work activities.
Regularly monitor, inspect work, and calculate contractor payments.
Maintain crew diaries and logs to support departmental record‑keeping and contract administration.
Ensure proper material sampling and testing; audit material summaries for QA/QC.
Assist in preparing recommendations used to design construction projects.
Anticipate potential problems prior to contracting.
Check preliminary plans for errors and problems.
Communicate internally and externally regarding project information and courses of action.
Research land ownership and contact landowners to secure permission for surveys.
Prepare and check documentation for the district’s final office.
Oversee minor to complex construction projects by documenting pay quantities, coordinating work schedules of subordinates, and working with contractors for quality control.
Prepare and update reports as needed.
Assist and support the District Land Surveyor and the district administrative personnel.
Qualifications – Preferences / Agency Requirements Preference may be given to applicants with 2 to 4 years of progressive experience in roadway construction methods, contract administration, survey experience, and material testing.
Must be able 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
AASHTO Certification
Knowledge
Project coordination and monitoring
Construction trades and practices
Microsoft Word and Excel
Engineering computations/formulas
Construction inspection, interpretation of plans and specifications
Project record documentation
Communication with supervisors and contractors
Leadership development
Material testing
Computer calculations and calculator usage
Surveying methods, equipment, and file handling
Contract time, administration, and changes
Minimum Qualifications Education & Experience Substitution:
2–4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Construction and Field Surveying) with knowledge equivalent to a Construction and Field Survey Technician.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
None required.
Associate’s Degree
preferred.
Experience:
0–2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Construction and Field Surveying) with knowledge equivalent to a Construction and Field Survey Technician.
Physical Working Conditions
Potentially exposed to hazardous waste and biological waste.
Work around high‑speed traffic and heavy construction equipment.
Work outdoors extensively in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, snow, and wet.
Must be physically able to bend, stoop, and lift up to fifty pounds; stand for long periods.
Must be available to work Monday through Saturday during the construction season.
Occasional overnight travel required.
Notes
FLSA: Non‑Exempt
WYDOT will conduct motor vehicle record checks to verify a valid driver’s license.
Wyoming Department of Transportation is a Drug‑Free Workplace.
E‑Verify: WYDOT uses E‑Verify to confirm the eligibility of newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E‑Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.
Hiring bonus eligibility and criteria: Temporary employees accepting a full‑time position.
Current employees accepting a promotional opportunity – recruitment must have been opened to the public.
One year of service to WYDOT must be completed; failure to meet this will forfeit the hiring incentive, and funds will be recouped from final pay.
Internal candidates must remain in the position for a minimum of one (1) year from promotion date.
Employees eligible for only one (1) hiring bonus in a 12‑month period.
Downgrades during a 12‑month period require repayment of the bonus.
Benefits
Comprehensive health coverage – medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family.
Voluntary benefits – life insurance, ambulance, pet insurance, short/long‑term disability, flex spending, and health savings accounts.
Retirement options – Wyoming Retirement System and 457B account.
Generous paid leave and flexible schedules – vacation, sick leave, paid FMLA, and 11 paid holidays each year.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility – for qualifying student loans.
Training and professional development.
Employee Assistance Program – paid short‑term counseling, legal, financial and work‑life benefits, and employee discounts.
Wellness Program – paid time off and incentives for focusing on personal health.
Human Resource Contact 307‑674‑2318 / keri.griffith2@wyo.gov / Keri Griffith
Legal Statements / EEO The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities. The Wyoming Department of Transportation is a Drug‑Free Workplace. The State of Wyoming, through the Department of Transportation, uses E‑Verify to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States.
Apply Today If you’re ready to combine a fulfilling career with an unbeatable lifestyle, apply today to make Sheridan your new home base.
#J-18808-Ljbffr