CONSTRUCTION AND FIELD SURVEY TECHNICIAN 2026-01596

Posting number: 2026-01596

Department: Department of Transportation

Division: Department of Transportation

Job classification: TNCF05 - CONSTRUCTION AND FIELD SURVEY TECHNICIAN

Posting type: Open

Categories: Construction Maintenance

Summary

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: 


The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is excited to announce an opportunity for a full-time Construction and Field Survey Technician in Cody, Wyoming. In this role, you’ll be responsible for performing surveys and inspections on preliminary designs and construction projects, as well as conducting material testing to ensure the safety, quality, and efficiency of Wyoming's transportation system. This position requires limited supervision, allowing you to take on a key role in maintaining and improving the state's infrastructure.

Cody, founded by the legendary Colonel William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody, is the eastern gateway to Yellowstone National Park and sits at the base of the majestic Rocky Mountains. Living in Cody means enjoying a unique blend of Western heritage, small-town hospitality, and access to outdoor recreation such as hunting, fishing, hiking, skiing, rock climbing, ATV trails, snowmobiling, and rodeos. Additionally, Wyoming offers the financial benefit of no state income tax.

This position offers more than just a career—it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact on Wyoming’s infrastructure and public safety while enjoying a lifestyle that blends meaningful work with outdoor freedom.

 This position offers: **$2,000 Hiring Bonus** See Notes section 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!

Want to see the full value of your compensation beyond salary?  ?? Explore our Total Compensation Calculator: https://compensationcalculator.wyo.gov

Human Resource Contact:  Jesse Maschke / jesse.maschke1@wyo.gov/ 307-757-4416


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which 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, hold tapes, hold the rod, and instrument operation.
• Performs minor surveying computations such as slopes, areas, volumes, cuts, fills, etc.
• Inspects pipe backfill and fill construction.
• Inspects paving operations to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.
• Performs minor engineering computations such as areas, volumes, material spread rates, etc.
• Tests, samples, and reports materials proposed to be used in construction projects.
• Reviews and learns test methods, manuals, and procedures.
• Performs basic