Construction and Field Survey Specialist 2025-00117

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:  

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is seeking a full-time Construction & Field Survey Specialist in Cheyenne, Wyoming. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to the development of Wyoming’s transportation infrastructure while enjoying the region’s unmatched natural beauty and outdoor lifestyle.

The Construction & Field Survey Specialist will:

• Perform tasks under limited supervision to develop recommendations for preliminary designs and construction of highway projects.
• Support WYDOT’s mission to deliver a safe, efficient, and high-quality transportation system.

Cheyenne is a growing community that combines the charm of the Old West with modern amenities. Located in the heart of Wyoming, Cheyenne offers:

• Outdoor Activities: Snowmobiling, skiing, camping, fishing, hunting, mountain biking, and hiking—all within easy reach.
• Financial Advantage: No state income tax means more take-home pay.

This position provides a competitive benefits package, including:

• $2,000 Hiring Bonus (eligibility applies)
• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• State Retirement Plan with additional deferred compensation options
• Generous Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, and Holidays
• A supportive culture emphasizing public service and work-life balance

Human Resource Contact: Mandy McMicheal / 307-745-2111 / mandy.mcmicheal@wyo.gov 

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

• Performs a variety of tasks including surveys, testing and inspections on preliminary designs, construction of highway projects and to provide a safe, high quality and efficient transportation system.
• Responsible for minor construction projects.
• Observes, monitors and oversees highway and highway related construction performed by contractors.
• Field tests materials, checks work against specifications, and confers with contractors, engineers and work crews.
• Reviews highway design plans to verify existing utilities, determine utility conflicts, and contacts utility companies for notification of highway projects and to confirm utility conflicts.
• Also responsible for project documentation, pay estimates and final contract documents.
• Verifies and documents work activities.
• Regularly observes work and calculates payment of contractors.
• Maintains crew diaries and logs in support of departmental recordkeeping and/or contract administration activities.
• Oversees minor to more complex construction projects by documenting pay quantities, directing the work schedule of subordinates, and working with contractor for quality control.
• 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.
• Anticipates potential problems prior to going to contract.
• Checks preliminary plans for errors and problems.
• Communicates both internally and externally regarding project information and courses of action/consequences, on larger projects.
• Directs work flow.
• Sets up project files and any other document books that will be required during construction of a project.
• Checks and prepares documentation of pay items used on projects.
• Keeps daily diaries of work progression and problems that may arise.
• Prepares monthly estimates.
• Prepares and checks documentation to be sent to district finals office.
  
  

PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS: 

Preference may be given to applicants with 2-4 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: 

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

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

 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.    

• FLSA:  Non-Exempt
• WYDOT will conduct motor vehicle record checks to verify a valid driver's license.
• 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 about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.
• The Wyoming Department of Transportation is a Drug-Free Workplace.

• **Qualifying eligibility and criteria for the hiring bonus

  • 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 complete this requirement will forfeit the hiring incentive, 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.

045-Department of Transportation - WYDOT-Chief Engineer - District Construction  

Click here 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.