Construction and Field Survey Technician 2026-01062

Posting number: 2026-01062

Department: Department of Transportation

Division: Department of Transportation

Job classification: TNCF05 - CONSTRUCTION AND FIELD SURVEY TECHNICIAN

Posting type: Open

Categories: Public Safety, Transportation, Construction Maintenance

Summary

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: 

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Construction and Field Survey Technician to join our team in Lander, Wyoming. This full-time position offers the opportunity to contribute to the planning, construction, and maintenance of safe, high-quality, and efficient transportation systems across the state.

Under limited supervision, this role is responsible for performing surveys and inspections associated with preliminary design and active construction projects. The position also includes conducting material testing to ensure compliance with project specifications and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct field surveys to support project design and development
• Perform inspections on active construction projects to ensure quality and compliance
• Carry out material testing in accordance with established procedures and standards
• Accurately collect, analyze, and document field data
• Collaborate with engineering and construction teams to support project delivery
• Promote and maintain WYDOT’s commitment to safety and operational excellence

Location & Community:
This position is based in Lander, Wyoming, a historic community that began as a military post known as Camp Augar and served as a key point for immigrants traveling through South Pass. Nestled in the foothills of the Wind River Mountains, Lander offers exceptional natural beauty and a wide variety of outdoor recreational opportunities, including fishing, hunting, camping, ATV riding, rock climbing, hiking, snowmobiling, and cross-country skiing. Sinks Canyon State Park—one of Wyoming’s premier state parks—is located just minutes from town.

Why Wyoming?

• No state income tax
• Access to world-class outdoor recreation
• High quality of life in a welcoming community

This position provides the opportunity to build a rewarding career with WYDOT while enjoying the lifestyle and natural surroundings that make Lander a unique and desirable place to live and work.

This position offers a: 

**$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
• 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!

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Human Resource Contact:  Jesse Maschke / jesse.mashcke1@wyo.gov / 307-568-3427


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

• Inspects construction projects.
• Prepare, review, maintain, and file construction project records, estimates, and reports.
• Perform topographic surveys.
• Conducts aggregate gradation testing, density testing for earthwork and surfacing, and concrete testing.
• Performs survey tasks such as driving stakes, hubs, holding tapes, holding the rod, and instrument operation.
• Performs minor surveying computations such as slopes, areas, volumes, cuts, fills, etc.
• Inspect pipe backfill and fill construction.
• Inspects paving operat