Construction and Field Survey Technician 2026-00811

Posting number: 2026-00811

Department: Department of Transportation

Division: Department of Transportation

Job classification: TNCF05 - CONSTRUCTION AND FIELD SURVEY TECHNICIAN

Posting type: Open

Categories: Engineering, Trades, Construction Maintenance, Construction Trades

Summary

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: 


The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is seeking a full-time Construction and Field Survey Technician located in Buffalo, Wyoming. 

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 nine states with no income tax!  

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.

This position offers: 

**$2,000 Hiring Bonus** See notes for eligibility

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays

• Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future

• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options

• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities

and MUCH MORE! Click here for detailed information, or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!

Want to see the full value of your compensation beyond salary?

Explore our Total Compensation Calculator: compensationcalculator.wyo.gov

Human Resources Contact: Keri Griffith / 307-674-2318 / keri.griffith2@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.

• 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.

Examples of duties

PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS: 


Preference may be given to applicants with experience using the